History
Michigan Technological University began as the Michigan Mining School in Houghton in 1885. Established by the state of Michigan to train mining engineers to better operate the local copper mines, the school started with four faculty members and 23 students on the second floor of a building on Montezuma Avenue in Houghton.
Education
Today, more than 60 percent of Michigan Tech students are enrolled in our 12 undergraduate and 29 graduate engineering programs across nine departments. Our students and curriculum embrace the spirit of hard work and fortitude our founders once had.
Research
Research at Michigan Tech spans a vast range of expertise: sustainable engineering, the Great Lakes ecosystem, the emerald ash borer invasion, ionic space propulsion, 3D printing, cancer-fighting rice—the list goes on and on. Learn more about Michigan Tech’s research areas below to get a better idea of the groundbreaking work that happens here every day.
Career
Michigan Tech Career Services connects students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff. Our collaborative programming and coaching launches and supports career journeys.
Michigan Technological University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #901 Ranking
- 38 Masters
- 306 Scholarships
- 539 Academic Staff
- 7,009 Students
- 613 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Michigan Technological University Overview
Michigan Technological University Scholarships
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Michigan Technological University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 25 reviews
- 5 Star 11 Reviews
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
- Career Development 4.3
Everyone at MTU is super supportive
I'm really liking my time here! MTU was a great choice! The CFRES department is fantastic and the professors are all always really helpful. I also really appreciate the support from other students and classmates.
It's a rollercoaster ride
The staff at MTU are amazing and super helpful all the time. The campus feels safe and welcoming. Parking and housing can be rough a lot of the time with pretty limiting housing and parking lots. Enrollments are increasing while no new housing or parking is made available. It gets really cold and snowy up here which can suck sometimes but most professors are understanding of that and will try to accommodate.
Yet to start
I have not started my study yet. I am looking for funding since am incapacitated at the moment
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Michigan Technological University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 851 | 901 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 901 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 872 | - | - |
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Student services
Student Leadership and Involvement aims to provide opportunities for Michigan Tech students to get involved! We plan and support extracurricular experiences for Huskies to grow, serve, connect, and lead. Our office provides support for everything from late night programs, fraternity & sorority life, tech traditions, leadership programs, community service events, and more than 240 organizations!
Housing services
- Reception Desk Services
- Game Rooms
- Laundry Rooms
- Study Areas
- Kitchenettes
- Bathroom Layout
- Bike Storage
- Computer Connections & Printing
- Cable TV
- Furnishings
- Refrigerators
- Linens for Bedding
- Saunas
Library services
The library’s journal collection is 98% digital with a deep collection of printed historical engineering journals. As of January, 2017, students and faculty have access to 32,000 direct subscriptions (mainly in STEM disciplines) and additional access to 121,000 other serial titles.
ICT services
Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive community.
Medical services
Need a flu shot? Connect with one of the local area health providers to schedule a flu shot today or click on the Local Resources box for more information!
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center
UP Health System-Portage Express Care
UP Health System Portage
Aspirus Clinic-Houghton
Campus life
Our campus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.
- Douglass Houghton Hall
- McNair Hall
- Wadsworth Hall
- Hillside Place
- Apartments
- ICE House
- Daniell Heights Apartments
- University Owned Houses
- Guest Rooms
Sports facilities
- John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena
- Sherman Field
- SDC Gym
Student clubs
- Alpha Kappa Psi (ΑΚΨ)
- Phi Kappa Theta (ΦΚΘ) / Michigan Chi Rho
- Sigma Kappa Upsilon Mu (ΣΚΥΜ)
- Theta Tau (ΘΤ)
Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities that are based in a 19-state region of the United States. The HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region.