Michigan Technological University is a public technology university in Houghton, on Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula. It is best known for engineering, computer science and applied sciences, with one of the highest job-placement rates and starting salaries of any US public university. Choose it for a hands-on engineering degree with strong employer demand.
Houghton, United States
Official website: mtu.edu
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Among the highest of any US public university (PayScale)
Around 95% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months
R1 — very high research activity
$28,000 – $42,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$12,000 – $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 mtu.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Mechanical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Civil Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Engineering — around two-thirds of students study engineering, with a large career fair drawing 400+ employers.
Starting salaries among the highest of any US public university.
Enterprise programme — student teams run real projects for companies such as GM and Boeing.
Houghton — a snowy outdoors town on Lake Superior with its own ski hill.
Graduates join Ford, General Motors, Boeing, Kohler, Amazon and Michigan's automotive and engineering firms.
Engineering bachelor's graduates report median starting salaries around USD 75,000-85,000.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Around 95% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 925-acre campus lines the Keweenaw Waterway in Houghton, with engineering buildings, residence halls and the student centre within a ten-minute walk and trails behind the campus.
Houghton is a small town of about 8,000 people in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with very low rent, over 200 inches of snow a year and Lake Superior on the doorstep. Flights connect via Chicago.
Form I-20 issued by Michigan 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
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with a 1 December 2026 priority date for fall 2027 that gives the best chance at scholarships; international applicants should apply by May to leave time for the visa. Graduate deadlines are rolling too, with priority dates around 15 January for fall and 15 September for spring.
Undergraduates can start in fall (August) or spring (January). Most master's programmes, including computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, data science and civil engineering, admit for both fall and spring. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Programs and Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, data science and civil engineering attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree in a related field with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships worth up to around USD 15,000 a year based on their grades when they apply. Master's applicants with strong records may receive partial scholarships, and research-track students can apply for assistantships. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
