Michigan Technological University

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Michigan Technological University is an R1 flagship technological research university founded in 1885. Our campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Degrees for What Tomorrow Needs

Find what makes you tick. Work hard. Change the world. With more than 125 degree programs to choose from, you’ll be sure to find an academic home at Michigan Tech that suits your unique passions and strengths.

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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)
$84,560median early-career earnings
7,400+enrolled students from 55+ countries

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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Campus and Beyond

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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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Open House

Is Michigan Tech the right fit for you? Join us for Open House on Friday, July 24, 2026, to find out! You'll spend the day learning why Tech is a great choice for college as you explore campus with hundreds of potential Huskies from around the country.

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Summer Youth Programs

Since 1972, Summer Youth Programs has inspired the next generation of doers and makers through hands-on engagement and collaboration with Michigan Tech faculty, staff and students. During their time on campus, students live in our full-service residence hall, eat in the dining hall, and participate in an exploration of their choosing. Outside the classroom, students have time to relax and participate in many different supervised recreational activities, taking advantage of Lake Superior, waterfalls, hiking trails, and the natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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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