Is there a deadline for applying?
There is no deadline for receipt of your application. Graduate applications are considered as they are received, once they are complete. However, financial assistance is usually awarded by mid-March...
View ArticleWhat is holding up my application – why have I not heard back yet?
Many things may hold up applications. First, the Graduate School must receive your application, GRE score, application fee, transcripts, and TOEFL score for international applicants. It is your...
View ArticleWhat GRE or TOEFL scores are required?
For international students for whom English has not been the official language of instruction, the TOEFL is required. We recommend a TOEFL score of 600 (100 ibt), but there is no strict cut-off. All...
View ArticleHow is financial aid awarded?
We have no separate application form for financial aid. Your application to the graduate program automatically results in your consideration for financial aid. We cannot evaluate your chances for...
View ArticleWhat if I do not receive financial aid?
While most of our graduate students receive some type of financial aid, the system is competitive. Some students prefer to support themselves and concentrate on their academic studies. Other students...
View ArticleHow long do I have to consider an offer of financial assistance, and what...
Michigan Tech is a member of the consortium that includes most U.S. universities, which have agreed to the following procedure for offers of financial aid. You will be allowed to consider all financial...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between the Master of Engineering and Master of...
Both degrees require 30 semester credits. However, the Master of Engineering (MEng) degree consists primarily of coursework (with an optional independent design project), and the Master of Science...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between the M.S. Environmental Engineering and M.S....
Students who consider the M.S. Environmental Engineering Science have a first degree that is a non-engineering degree (e.g., chemistry, biology, physics, geology, environmental science, etc.). The M.S....
View ArticleWhat is the student cost of living in Houghton?
The student cost of living in Houghton is relatively inexpensive when compared to major cities and other university towns. For example, student rent typically ranges from $150 to $400 per month. Some...
View ArticleIs graduate student health insurance available?
Graduate students can purchase health insurance that is available for all Michigan Tech students for approximately $700 per year. If you receive a graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) or graduate...
View ArticleWhat if I do not have a BS in engineering?
If you would like to enter the MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering program at Michigan Tech and do not have a BS degree in an engineering discipline, here are some options: Civil Engineering...
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