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Find what makes you tick. Work hard. Change the world. With more than 185 degree programs to choose from, you’ll be sure to find an academic home at Michigan Tech where you can put your passion into practice.

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The Tech Difference

R1Carnegie Classification for excellence in research activities at the highest level
No. 3Best Public College in the US for Salary Impact (The Wall Street Journal)
7,400+enrolled students from 60+ countries
$84,560median early-career earnings (US Department of Education)

Come Home to Houghton

Our beautiful waterfront campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is situated just miles from Lake Superior. Find yourself in a close-knit college town where winters are epic and outdoor adventure awaits. At Tech, we embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Visit us in Houghton and find where you belong.

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Michigan Technological University is located in Houghton, Michigan.

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Our campus in Houghton is the perfect blend of technology and natural beauty.

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At Michigan Tech, outdoor adventure comes with the territory (in any season).

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Huskies ski and snowboard for free at Mont Ripley, our very own hill that overlooks campus.

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Houghton, its sister city Hancock, and the surrounding towns is home to approximately 15,000 year-round residents.

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Lake Superior is all around you here in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

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With more than 200 inches of annual snowfall, Houghton is one of the snowiest cities in the US.

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Schedule a campus tour and experience Michigan Tech for yourself.

Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness

The Chang K. Park Center for Student Wellness, located between the Memorial Union and Administration buildings, will advance student emotional, physical, and mental health by expanding campus capacity for integrated care, strengthening prevention and awareness efforts.

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Get to Know the Pack

Countless stories. One shared experience. This is Tech.

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"Michigan Tech is special because I can be myself here."

Chris A., psychology

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"I think what makes Michigan Tech special is the sense of connection. We're all nerds and we all know it."

Pietrino C., civil engineering

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"I just really appreciate how genuine the students and the people are here. Everyone is just really inclusive."

Jillian C., medical laboratory science

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