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University of Michigan

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18 19  Arts & Humanities35  Natural Sciences
38  Engineering & IT20  Social Sciences
World Rankings31  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
38=19  Arts & Humanities24  Natural Sciences
32  Engineering & IT19  Social Sciences
World Rankings33  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
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Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2008 QS Intelligence Unit
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The University of Michigan, one of the world's leading public universities, has 24,500 undergraduate and 13,500 graduate students from all 50 states and 129 countries. It is located in the culturally rich and exciting community of Ann Arbor.
The best way to get a feel for the University of Michigan is to experience it firsthand: walk through the buildings, explore the campus, talk with students, faculty and staff, take in the sights and delights of our city.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn was rated among the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest in the U.S. News and World Report annual guide to colleges that was published in Sept. 2000. Choosing graduate education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn makes you a part of our interactive, student-centered institution. We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
We offer graduate and professional education to a diverse, highly motivated, and talented student body. (see Student Enrollment Profile).
A University of Michigan–Dearborn graduate degree can be obtained while you continue to work full or part time. You can complete our graduate programs by attending class one evening per week per course. Most programs can be completed within two to five years depending on the number of courses taken per term. And our programs are competitively priced.
Our programs are responsive to the changing needs of society; relevant to the goals of our students and community partners; rich in opportunities for independent and collaborative study, research and practical applications; and reflective of the traditions of excellence, innovation, and leadership that distinguish the University of Michigan.
Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 6,247 FTE: 5,450
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as ‘research only’ should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 994 FTE: 935
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 26,083 FTE: 25,629
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 1,266 FTE: 1,247
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘undergraduate degree program’ they should be included under ‘international undergraduate students’ . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Average International Undergraduate Fees $ USD 31,301
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ USD 10,447
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Undergraduate Class Size 28
The average size of class across all undergraduate programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Number of first year Undergraduate students Headcount: 5,783
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate's degrees.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 14,959 FTE: 13,597
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students Headcount: 3,643 FTE: 3,118
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘postgraduate degree program’, they should be included under ‘international postgraduate students’. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 31,657
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 15,747
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Taught Graduate / Postgraduate Class Size 20
The average size of class across all taught graduate / postgraduate programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Students
Total Students Headcount: 41,042 FTE: 39,197
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 4,909 FTE: 4,363
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 26,780
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Class Size 26
The average size of class across all programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study 33%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed 59%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded 789
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
Entry Requirements
Avg Entry Requirements 3
Please express the average academic achievement entry requirements for your institution. Please convert your domestic requirements to the US Grade Point Average system. The five-point numerical scale is typically correlated with the A-F/A-E quality index. (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, E or F = 0.0) In our context, a value of 0 will imply to us that your institution has an "open access" admissions policy and will in no way count against your institution in any future table built upon this data. You can use World Education Services (WES) Toolkit as guidline: http://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/index.asp (copy and paste)
Applications
Total Number of Applications 29,105
Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Careers Support
Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors Headcount: 5
Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)
Accommodation

Michigan students are not required to live in residence halls, but each year nearly 9,400 of them do. Find more information on: http://www.housing.umich.edu/

Finance and Scholarships

The University of Michigan has a variety of programs to recognize superior academic achievement, leadership qualities, and potential contribution to the scholarly community of the University. Some scholarships are based partly on financial need and others reflect the University's commitment to achieving a student body that is broadly diverse. Visit following website for more information: http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/scholar.asp

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United States
Address
Ann Arbor Michigan 48109
Website
www.umich.edu
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(734) 764 1817