Michigan Technological University

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At a glance:

Location: Houghton, Michigan

Founded: 1885

Student Population: 7,000 students

Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry:
Yes

Enrollment Dates: August, January

Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate

Type of Institution: Public

Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway

www.mtu.edu

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Michigan Tech is a leading public research university, conducting research, developing new technologies, and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world.

Overview
Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, forestry and environmental sciences, computer sciences, technology, business and economics, natural and physical sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences.

The University is located in Houghton, Michigan, a picturesque community near the northern shore of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Michigan Tech is home to nearly 1,000 international students and scholars. Approximately 60 countries are represented on our campus.

Rankings
Michigan Tech is ranked as a top tier national university, ranking 117th by US News and World Report. Michigan Tech's undergraduate engineering program is ranked 64th. Environmental Engineering is ranked 15th and Materials Science and Engineering is ranked 17th.

Main Specializations
Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Natural Resources and Conservation, Business

Scholarship Opportunities
Michigan Technological University offers several opportunities for international students to receive scholarships

Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition: $857/credit: $20,568 – $25,710
Required Fees: $238
Room and Board: $8648
Mandatory Health Insurance: $689
Personal and Travel Needs: $2,000
Total: $34,009 – $39,151

Admissions Criteria
• GPA: Minimum 2.75 (See table on p5)
• SAT: Not required
• TOEFL: Minimum 550 PBT; 213 CBT; 79 iBT or its equivalent.
• IELTS: 6.5