Michigan Tech is a premier technological university of international stature. Our alumni have successfully demonstrated that they have the skills and experiences necessary to address the needs of a complex and rapidly changing world. Because our graduates truly do create the future and change the world, Michigan Tech enrolls a large number of international graduate students who want to make a difference.
How to Apply
We encourage you to use our online application for quicker access to tracking your application status. A paper application is also available for your convenience. Submission of either form is free.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions requirements vary by program. Please check the individual program pages for complete admission requirements and deadlines. In general, international applicants need to submit the following documents to complete their application:
- Statement of Purpose (What is it?)
- Official Transcripts—sealed and translated
- Official Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation (Online via Husky Hub or Paper)
- Additional program-specific required documents (e.g. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae, Writing Sample).
*Applicants whose native language or prior education was not in English must supply results of an English proficiency examination. Students who hold citizenship from, and/or attended post-secondary school in a country which has a primary language of English, may be exempt from taking an English proficiency examination. Contact the Graduate School if you would like to request an exemption. Students may still need to provide some format of proof of English proficiency in order to receive an exemption.
Certification of Finances
Students are not required to provide the Certification of Finances Form with their initial application packet; however, we cannot process a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) until we receive proof of funding for a student. All funds that are listed with a student's Certification of Finances must be documented by official bank statements as well as signed letters of support (if applicable).
Provisional Admission
Academically eligible students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirements for their intended graduate program may be granted provisional admission in order to successfully complete training in our English as a Second Language program (ESL). Not all graduate programs offer provisional admission. To apply for provisional admission students must:
- Indicate their interest in receiving a provisional admission on their application.
- State their intentions in their statement of purpose.
Students who are granted provisional admission will be notified of the conditions in their admission letter. International students who fail to meet these conditions in the set time frame will NOT receive full admission to their intended graduate program. Graduate programs will monitor provisionally accepted students and notify the Graduate School about students who do not complete the requirements.
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by program. The Graduate School encourages international students to apply at least a semester in advance of their projected admission to improve their chances of receiving funding, but some programs may have earlier deadlines. Applying at least a semester in advance allows adequate time for student visa interviews.
- Preparing for a (F-1) Visa Interview
Track the Status of your Application
When an initial application is received and processed by the Graduate School, students are sent two automated e-mails within 48 hours giving them access to a Husky Mail account and providing instructions for logging into our web portal. Students may use the web portal (Husky Hub) to request electronic letters of recommendation as well as track the status of their application.