Ford gave the land for the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1959, and Henry Ford's Fair Lane estate still sits on the edge of campus. The College of Business is AACSB accredited and draws international students mainly to its specialised master's degrees in business analytics and supply chain management. It also teaches an MBA and a BBA. Ford's headquarters is a few minutes' drive away.
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Official website: umdearborn.edu
University of Michigan-Dearborn
AACSB
Dearborn, near Ford's world headquarters
$26,000 – $32,000
Non-resident tuition, graduate programmes
$14,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on umdearborn.edu before you apply.
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
MS Supply Chain Management
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
BBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 84
Master's degrees in business analytics and supply chain management.
A University of Michigan degree at a smaller campus.
Next door to Ford and the Detroit auto supplier network.
Supply chain graduates join Ford, GM, Stellantis and their suppliers.
Analytics graduates work in data roles at automotive, healthcare and finance firms.
STEM-designated master's graduates may qualify for up to three years of OPT.
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Dearborn is Ford's home town, and the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are down the road. The city also has one of the largest Arab American communities in the US.
Rent is moderate. Downtown Detroit is about 20 minutes by car, and most students drive, since buses are limited.
Form I-20 issued by University of Michigan-Dearborn
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
UM-Dearborn reviews graduate applications on a rolling basis. International students are advised to apply by about May for fall and September for winter.
UM-Dearborn uses fall and winter terms, so most programmes start in September or January.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from University of Michigan-Dearborn first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Business analytics, supply chain management and the MBA are the main graduate choices. You need a bachelor's degree, transcripts and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 84. The GMAT or GRE is often waived for applicants with good grades.
The College of Business offers some merit scholarships to graduate students, including international students. Awards are partial and competitive.
