Graduate School

International and Domestic Agreements

Michigan Tech has agreements with both domestic and international universities that convey various benefits to students. Information on the individual agreements can be obtained from the table.

Academic Agreements

International Dual Degree Agreements

Michigan Tech participates in several dual graduate degree programs with partner universities. These agreements enable students to receive two degrees, one from each institution participating in the agreement, upon completion of the intended course of study.

Exchange Agreements

Michigan Tech supports a wide variety of programs that allow domestic students to spend time at another university, or for students from those universities to spend time at Michigan Tech. Students interested in international exchange programs should contact the International Programs and Services office for more information.

Incoming Student Agreements

These agreements allow for incoming students to transfer from their home institution to Michigan Tech.

Other Agreements

Michigan Tech also partners with a variety of entities to enhance and expand opportunities for graduate education beyond agreements with individual universities.

Industry and Government Partnered Programs

Distance options are available in some programs for students who are employees of cooperating industry, government, and organization partners and who meet admissions requirements. Interested students should contact their supervisor or the Graduate School for more information. Each agreement is site and program specific, particularly with regard to how the student-advisor relationship will be maintained.

Partner program agreements typically contain the following components:

  • approval of the site facilities, such as laboratories, libraries, computer facilities, as appropriate to the program
  • appointment of a qualified on-site co-advisor to ad hoc graduate faculty status
  • periodic visits to the Michigan Tech campus in Houghton at specific mileposts in the degree (e.g., orientation, proposal defense, final oral defense)
  • agreements may also include additional requirements such as provisions for Michigan Tech faculty time on site with the student, summer school residency, video-conferences for periodic reviews.
Grad School Academic Agreements
University Web Application Notes Location Agreement Type Programs Benefit Tuition Paid To
Beijing Normal University International 3+1+1 MS Program China, Beijing Incoming Only Computer Sci MS GRE and TOEFL waived for Graduate Application MTU
China University of Petroleum International 3+1+1 MS Program China, Beijing Incoming Only Computer Sci MS GRE and TOEFL waived for Graduate Application MTU
Shandong University of Science and Technology International 3+1+1 MS Program China, Shandong, Qingdao Incoming Only Computer Sci MS GRE and TOEFL waived for Graduate Application MTU
Shandong University of Technology International 3+1+1 MS Program China,Shandong, Qingdao Incoming Only Computer Sci MS GRE and TOEFL waived for Graduate Application MTU
Universite Blaise Pascal/Blaise Pascal University International INVOGE Dual Degree MS France, Aubière Two-way Exchange Geology Earn dual Master's degrees in Geology with focus on Volcanology and Geotechniques Home institution
The NorthCap University (ITM University) International 3+1+1 MS Program India, Haryana, Gurgaon Incoming Only Computer Sci MS GRE and TOEFL waived for Graduate Application MTU
University of Milan-Bicocca International INVOGE Dual Degree MS Italy, Milano Two-way Exchange Geology Earn dual Master's degrees in Geology with focus on Volcanology and Geotechniques Home institution
Norwegian University of Science and Technology International Student Exchange Norway, Trondheim Two-way Exchange University-wide Take classes at host institution that will transfer with pre-approval of home institution Home institution
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences - OsloMet International Student Exchange Norway, Oslo Two-way Exchange University-wide Take classes at host institution that will transfer with pre-approval of home institution Home institution
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya International Student Exchange Spain, Barcelona Two-way Exchange University-wide Take classes at host institution that will transfer with pre-approval of home institution Home institution
Chung Yuan Christian University International Student Transfer Taiwan, Taoyuan City Incoming Only MEng, MBA GRE optional for MEng  
Northland College Domestic Graduate Credit Option USA, Wisconsin, Ashland Academic Domestic to Student Transfer University-wide Up to 12 transfer credits  
Peace Corps Domestic Cooperative Grad Program USA, Washington D.C. Domestic Service Civil/Environmental Eng, Geo and Mining Eng Sci Reduced Tuition Rate  
US Dept of the Interior (OSM/VISTA) Domestic Cooperative Grad Program USA, West Virginia, Beckley Domestic Service Civil/Environmental Eng, Geo and Mining Eng Sci Reduced Tuition Rate  
National Insitute of Technology Calicut International 4+1 Accelerated MS India, Calicut Incoming Only Physics Double counting of 6 credits from Bachelor's degree to a MTU Graduate Degree MTU
Shenzhen University International 3+0.5+1 MS Program China, Guangdong, Shenzhen Incoming Only Biological Sciences MS GRE and TOEFL waived for Graduate Application MTU
Carthage College Domestic 4+1 Accelerated MS USA, Wisconsin, Kenosha Incoming Only Geographic Information Sci MS, Physics Double counting of 6 credits from Bachelor's degree to a MTU Graduate Degree MTU