Lawrence Technological University is a private university in Southfield, a suburb of Detroit, focused on engineering, architecture, design, computing and business. It was founded in 1932 with backing from Henry Ford's circle, and it still works closely with the Detroit auto industry. Its engineering and architecture programmes are the main draw.
Southfield, Michigan, United States
Official website: ltu.edu
1932 in the Detroit area
One of Michigan's leading architecture schools
Close ties to the Detroit automotive sector
$22,000 – $40,000
International students, before scholarships
$13,000 – $16,000
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 ltu.edu before you apply.
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Automotive Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Architecture
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Automotive engineering with Detroit carmakers nearby.
An architecture school with a design-build tradition.
Small, lab-heavy classes.
Graduates join Ford, GM, Stellantis, Bosch and auto suppliers across Michigan.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Architecture alumni work at firms across the Midwest.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is a compact suburban site with residence halls and design studios.
Southfield sits just north of Detroit, with moderate rent. Downtown Detroit is about 25 minutes by car.
Form I-20 issued by Lawrence Tech
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
Lawrence Tech reviews applications on a rolling basis. International graduate applicants should apply by June for fall.
Most programmes start in fall and spring; architecture starts in the fall.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Lawrence Tech after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, computer science and architecture are popular. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Lawrence Tech offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates and some graduate awards.
