Towson University

Why Choose TU?

Towson University is the second largest university in the state of Maryland, USA, located just eight miles north of the heart of Baltimore city. Established in 1866 and home to over 400 international students from 80+ counties, Towson is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence and offers excellent programs in business and economics, communications, computer and information sciences, education, fine arts, graduate studies and research, health professions, liberal arts, and science and mathematics.

Exchange students who study at Towson University benefit by experiencing first-hand the life of a full-time student in the U.S. They also have access to all other facets of campus life - lectures, conferences, arts and theatre events, intramural sports and student organizations. 

The TU Study Abroad & Away Office and International Student and Scholar Office staff work closely with exchange students, international coordinators, and other exchange program representatives to ensure a positive experience for students. The staff facilitates on-campus housing placement, course registration, and an understanding of campus life in the United States. It is our goal to make your exchange experience at Towson University both an academic and personal success.

Location

TU is located in Towson, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region. Students can walk from campus to Towson, a college town with tree-lined residential streets, restaurants, bookstores, movies, and shopping, which allows them to get involved in the community. 

Baltimore, affectionately known as Charm City, played a significant role in the American Revolution and today offers an interesting mix of historic character and modern city life. Students enjoy access to Baltimore's professional sports teams in the NFL and MLB, waterfront restaurants and shopping, art galleries, theatre performances, and the National Aquarium. 

TU is also about an hour north of Washington, D.C., two hours south of Philadelphia, and three hours south of New York City. The proximity to big cities provides a wealth of cultural and educational resources and expands the opportunities for jobs, internships, and research. 

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  Main Campus

  Towson, Maryland, United States Campus Website

  20,000+ on Campus

  <100,000 residents in Towson

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  Located in the heart of Towson, Md., the university is in close proximity to some of the largest cities on the East Coast – just eight miles north of downtown Baltimore, about an hour north of Washington, D.C., two hours south of Philadelphia and four hours south of New York City. Towson University is perfectly positioned in the heart of the nation’s Northeast corridor to give you access to a wealth of historical, cultural, entertainment and recreation options.  

  The university’s beautifully landscaped, 329-acre campus is a blend of traditional and modern architecture, open space, woods and streams. Within walking distance is the college town of Towson, with its tree-lined residential streets, restaurants, bookstores, a branch of the county library, movies and shopping.   

  At Towson University, the student experience is all about involvement and engagement. Join fellow students from across the country and around the world and get involved in a host of student activities, from gallery exhibits to guest lectures to big-name concerts. Choose from more than 280 student organizations and groups that bring together students with shared interests in arts and culture, sports, student government and community service. 

  Volunteer through university events, clubs, tutoring, blood drives and other initiatives. TU’s campus recreation department offers countless ways to stay in shape and have fun with a wide variety of intramural and club sports. There are plenty of opportunities for civic engagement and leadership that can improve your campus, your community, your country and the world.