A supercomputer named Rosie sits in Diercks Hall at MSOE, where undergraduates use it for their AI coursework. The Milwaukee School of Engineering was founded in 1903 and is small, private and focused on applied engineering, computing, business and nursing. Its campus is on the east side of downtown Milwaukee, a few blocks from Lake Michigan. Teaching is hands-on, with a lot of lab time.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: msoe.edu
1903
Private engineering university
East side of downtown Milwaukee
Rosie supercomputer in Diercks Hall
$45,000 – $52,000
International students, undergraduate tuition before scholarships
$14,000 – $18,000
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 msoe.edu before you apply.
BS Artificial Intelligence
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Electrical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MS Machine Learning
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Undergraduate AI courses run on a campus supercomputer.
Small classes and lab-heavy engineering.
The Grohmann Museum's collection of art about work.
Graduates join manufacturers and engineering firms across Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Computing graduates work in software, data and AI roles.
STEM graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
The campus is compact, between downtown and the Lower East Side. Lake Michigan's shore and parks are a short walk east.
Milwaukee has breweries, summer festivals and a lakefront trail. Rent is moderate, and Chicago is about 90 minutes by Amtrak.
Form I-20 issued by Milwaukee School of Engineering
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
MSOE reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by early spring for fall to allow time for the I-20 and visa.
Most programmes start in the fall.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Milwaukee School of Engineering 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.
Artificial intelligence, computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering are popular, along with the MS in machine learning. Entry is based on high school maths and science grades, with IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79.
MSOE awards merit scholarships to most undergraduates, including international students.
