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University of Michigan – Courses, Fees, Requirements, Scholarships

Written by  Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Thu, October 21, 2021 10:34 AM   Updated on Wed, November 10, 2021 6:29 AM   10 mins read

University of Michigan state

The University of Michigan is a public research institute in the US founded in 1817. It is located in one of the best college towns, Ann Arbor in the US, and is home to more than 46000 students from all across the world. 

University of Michigan offers a large number of courses including 250 undergraduate degrees, 200 master’s programs, and 100 doctoral courses.

University of Michigan ranking

The University of Michigan is ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the US as well as around the world. The recent rankings are tabulated as follows: –

 Rankings
QS Rankings 2021  
World Ranking21
National Ranking24
THE Rankings 2021  
World Ranking22
National Ranking23
US News National Ranking 202124
ARWU 2020 Global Rankings20

University of Michigan Acceptance rate

The University of Michigan is a highly competitive university to get into wherein the acceptance rate is only 22.9%.

University of Michigan fees

Course fees for some of the courses – both Undergraduate as well as Master’s are as follows:

DegreeFees
M.Sc Computer Science and Engineering$63,030
Master of Management$53,908
M.Sc Mechanical Engineering$25,986
B.B.A$49,350
M.Sc Architecture Design and Research$21,389
Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering$25,163
M.S Chemical Engineering$25,163
Master of Supply Chain Management$59,128
Master of Accounting$26,163
M.S Civil Engineering$25,163
Executive M.B.A$69,400
M.B.A$71,048
B.Sc Aerospace Engineering$49,350
B.Sc Civil Engineering$49,350
L.L.M$64,526

University of Michigan Cost

For Undergraduate students, the cost of living is as follows:

RequirementsFall/WinterSpring/Summer
Tuition and Fees52,266 USD25,600.19 USD
Housing and Meals12,034 USD5,998 USD
Books and Supplies1,048 USD524 USD
Personal Expenses    2,454 USD1,199 USD
Total Budget67,802 USD33,321.19 USD

For Postgraduate students, the cost of living is as follows:

RequirementsFall/WinterSpring/Summer
Tuition and Fees49,548 USD24,266.19 USD
Housing and Meals16,502 USD8,213 USD
Books and Supplies1,192 USD596 USD
Personal Expenses    6,574 USD3,287 USD
Total Budget73,816 USD36,362.19 USD

Courses of Michigan University

The choice of courses of University of Michigan is very vast, it offers Master’s courses, Bachelor’s courses and Online courses too. Following are some top courses of the University of Michigan:

University of Michigan Computer Science

The course aims to produce computer scientists who understand how to analyze and design algorithms, how computers function, how to store and retrieve data, and how to develop software systems that solve complex problems. 

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • MELAB – Scores in the range of 80 -85
  • TOEFL (PBT) – Scores in the range of 570 – 600 with no sections having a score below 57
  • OEFL (iBT) – Scores in the range of 88 -100 with reading and listening have a minimum of 23 and writing and speaking having a minimum of 21
  • IELTS – Scores in the range of 6.5 -7 
  • Fees – ₹16813149.44 for 4 years

University of Michigan Robotics

The three main technical areas in the Michigan Robotics program are 

  • Sensing of the environment, internal body information, and external agents to determine state information
  • Utilizing that information to make apt decisions for control, guidance, and localization
  • Acting upon the environment and body to produce motion and other outputs that enable the robot to interact with its environment and mobilize.

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.77/4.00
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • University Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic statement of purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Fees – ₹1916727.36 for 1 year

University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering includes various subcategories like air vehicle systems, helicopters, orbital dynamics, and satellite control, rocket and spacecraft propulsion, computer and information systems for aerospace vehicles and materials, and advanced composites.

Students also have an option of opting for a combined degree in a related field that allows them to graduate with two bachelor’s degrees. There is also an option of studying a combined program that lets them graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • MELAB – Scores in the range of 80 -85
  • TOEFL (PBT) – Scores in the range of 570 – 600 with no sections having a score below 57
  • TOEFL (iBT) – Scores in the range of 88 -100 with reading and listening have a minimum of 23 and writing and speaking having a minimum of 21
  • IELTS – Scores in the range of 6.5 -7 
  • Fees – ₹16813149.44 for 4 years

University of Michigan Master’s program

The University of Michigan provides a large number of Master’s programs spread across different fields and disciples and some of which are highly ranked in the country.

The list of required documents common for all Master’s programs are as follows: –

  • Resume/ CV
  • Official Degree certificates and Mark sheets
  • Letter of recommendation – 2 (Can either be from an academic background or professional)
  • Statement of purpose
  • English proficiency scores

Master Of Engineering In Energy Systems Engineering

Energy Systems Engineering is a program aimed at students to motivate them to take on issues faced by society in the areas of storage and conversion, sustainable energy generation, sustainable chemical conversion and energy generation, distribution, and usage.

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in related disciple
  • GPA of 3.5/4.0
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores with a minimum of 90% quantitative, 70% verbal, and 40% analytical writing.
  • Fees – ₹4649092.8 for 1 year

Master Of Engineering In Automotive Engineering

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in related disciple
  • GPA of 3.5/4.0
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores with a minimum of 90% quantitative, 70% verbal, and 40% analytical writing.
  • Fees – ₹4649092.8 for 1 year

Master Of Engineering In Manufacturing

The degrees aim to produce engineers who are focused on the development, design, and operation of integrated systems of production to obtain economically competitive and high-quality products.

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in related disciple
  • GPA of 3.5/4.0
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores with a minimum of 90% quantitative, 70% verbal, and 40% analytical writing.
  • Fees – ₹4649092.8 for 1 year

Master Of Engineering In Global Automotive And Manufacturing Engineering

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows: –

∙       A Bachelor’s degree in related disciple

∙       GPA of 3.5/4.0

∙       Three letters of recommendation

∙       GRE scores with a minimum of 90% quantitative, 70% verbal, and 40% analytical writing.

Fees – ₹4649092.8 for 1 year

Master Of Applied Data Science

The degree aims to provide each student with a balanced training in computational and statistical skills and aims to combine the educational strengths of the four departments, i.e., the Department of Statistics, the Department of Biostatistics, Computer Science and Engineering, and the School of Information.

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the engineering field from a recognized institution 
  • Fees – ₹1953164.8 for 1 year

Master Of Science In Dental Hygiene

The main aim of the course is to educate the students with the experiences required to conduct research in basic behavioral and clinical sciences and to become oral health leaders. Graduates are skilled to assume leadership roles in community health settings, education, administration, and research. 

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • MELAB – Scores in the range of 80 -85
  • TOEFL (PBT) – Scores in the range of 570 – 600 with no sections having a score below 57
  • TOEFL (iBT) – Scores in the range of 88 -100 with reading and listening have a minimum of 23 and writing and speaking having a minimum of 21
  • IELTS – Scores in the range of 6.5 -7 
  • Fees – ₹4303010.88 for 2 years

Master Of Science In Population And Health Sciences

The main aim of the course is to integrate the students’ previous clinical experience with skills in research methodology and program development to help them find solutions for issues in community health, public policy, and clinical practice.

The goal of the program is the integration of Scholars’ previous clinical training with skills in research methodology and program development to help them find solutions for issues in public policy, clinical practice, and community health.

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • MELAB – Scores in the range of 80 -85
  • TOEFL (PBT) – Scores in the range of 570 – 600 with no sections having a score below 57
  • TOEFL (iBT) – Scores in the range of 88 -100 with reading and listening have a minimum of 23 and writing and speaking having a minimum of 21
  • IELTS – Scores in the range of 6.5 -7 
  • Fees – ₹4303010.88 for 1 year

Master Of Public Health In Population And Health Sciences

Entry requirements and eligibility for the course are as follows:

  • MELAB – Scores in the range of 80 -85
  • TOEFL (PBT) – Scores in the range of 570 – 600 with no sections having a score below 57
  • TOEFL (iBT) – Scores in the range of 88 -100 with reading and listening have a minimum of 23 and writing and speaking having a minimum of 21
  • IELTS – Scores in the range of 6.5 -7 
  • Fees – ₹4303010.88 for 2 years

University of Michigan Requirements

Documents required for Undergraduate courses:

  • Senior secondary school Transcripts
  • Recommendation letter/ Teacher evaluation
  • English proficiency scores
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Counsellor recommendation (not mandatory)
  • Official graduation transcripts ( for masters)

University of Michigan online courses

The main vision of the University of Michigan is to connect a global learning community and the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation furthers this commitment through Michigan Online. It aims to meet a variety of learner goals and needs by connecting a global learning community to a diverse and extensive portfolio of courses and degrees carefully designed by world-class faculty experts. It also helps in making the courses accessible on a huge scale to prospective students all across the world.

Some of the online courses provided by the University of Michigan are as follows:

  • Python Data Structures
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change
  • Introduction to Data Analytics for Managers
  • Data Science Ethics
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change
  • Storytelling for Social Change
  • Finance for Everyone: Smart Tools for Decision-Making
  • The Science of Success
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

University of Michigan notable alumni

Some of the notable alumni from the University of Michigan are as follows:

  • Edward Higgins White, the first American to walk in space
  • Tony Fadell, the creator of iPod
  • Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States of America
  • Larry Page, one of the Co-Founders of Google

FAQs

What is the University of Michigan famous for?

University of Michigan (UMICH) is famous for various courses such as Experimental Psychology, Computer, and Information Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, Mechanical Engineering, General Economics, General Behavioral Neuroscience, etc among other courses.

Is the University of Michigan a prestigious school?

Yes, It is one of the prestigious universities in the US. UM is known best for its business and engineering courses.

Is the University of Michigan (UMICH) an elite school?

It is one of the most affordable elite universities in the US. However, their selection process is rigid and has a low acceptance rate.

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Rachit Agrawal

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Rachit believes in the power of education and has studied from the top institutes of IIIT Allahabad, IIM Calcutta, and Francois Rabelias in France. He has worked as Software Developer with Microsoft and Adobe. Post his MBA, he worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group across multiple geographies US, South-East Asia and Europe.

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