At University of Michigan-Dearborn, we emphasize hands-on learning, small class sizes, engaged faculty and a commitment to impact southeast Michigan and the world by preparing our graduates to make a lasting impact in their industry.
Top reasons to study here
- We prepare students to be Difference Makers in industry and in the community long before they graduate.
- You have the opportunity to collaborate with local and global industry leaders, as well as expert faculty and diverse colleagues within your program.
- Representing more than 50 birth countries and diverse backgrounds, our students value and uphold an inclusive culture built on mutual respect and integrity.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (23)
- Postgraduate Certificate Automotive Materials and Design Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Automotive Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
- Postgraduate Certificate Automotive Powertrains
- MSE Bioengineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Control Systems
- Postgraduate Certificate Electric Energy Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate Intelligent Systems in Engineering Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate Plastic and Composite Materials
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Systems Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Vehicle Electronics and Controls
Business & Management (18)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- M.Sc. Accounting-Finance
- MBA / M.Sc. Business Administration and Information Systems
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Finance
- MBA / M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Marketing
- Postgraduate Certificate Program and Project Management
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Computer Science & IT (15)
- MBA / M.Sc. Business Administration and Information Systems
- M.Sc. Data Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Game Design
- M.Sc. Information Systems
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Software Engineering
Education & Training (9)
- M.A. Education
- Postgraduate Certificate TESOL Certificate (Online)
- MAT Teaching
Social Sciences (5)
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
Medicine & Health (4)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Postgraduate Certificate Automotive Materials and Design Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.Sc. Marketing
Law (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
About
History
University of Michigan-Dearborn was founded in 1959 with a gift of just over 200 acres from the Ford Motor Company. Since then, we’ve grown as a comprehensive, top-ranked, regional public university.
Education
At the University of Michigan-Dearborn, we offer 65 graduate programs and certificates as well as 100+ undergraduate majors and minors. We offer a nationally ranked and accessible education, small class sizes, a strong alumni network and a commitment to diversity. But beyond our numbers, we offer limitless opportunities to customize your experiences through curriculum, research, and extracurricular possibilities. We are ranked the #1 Regional Public University in the state of Michigan and #4 in the Midwest region.
Research
Education doesn’t happen only in the classroom. At UM-Dearborn, students lead and work on groundbreaking, socially relevant research projects. Diverse student groups work in state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborate with industry leaders and esteemed faculty to solve real-world problems.
Our new, state-of-the-art Engineering Lab Building actively facilitates an immersive, interactive and innovative learning experience. We will lead the way in engineering education and research opportunities that will prepare our students to be leaders in their field and develop the technological breakthroughs to power the industries of the future.
Career
Every year, our Career Services office helps students and alumni find full- and part-time positions within our partner organizations. Whether you aspire to be a mechanical engineer, financial adviser or biologist, we have the local, national and global connections to give you the experience and skills to succeed, wherever life takes you.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
The Office of Student Life promotes holistic education through transformational student learning experiences. We foster an inclusive community, support student development and persistence, and prepare future leaders through diverse programming, services, and partnerships.
What we do:
- Community Engagement
- Campus Traditions
- Leadership Development
- Student Success
- Student Organizations
- Fraternity & Sorority Life
Housing services
The product of a collaboration between UM-Dearborn and Urban Campus Communities, The Union at Dearborn is independently operated and features fully furnished apartments with utilities included and modern amenities, such as:
- Apartment style living with fully furnished bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens
- Individual bedrooms and private baths available
- Flat-screen TV with cable and WiFi
- State-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio and basketball court
- 24-hour security with electronic key building access and cameras at every entrance
- Roommate matching available
- Campus shuttle service with frequent day/evening stops
- Gateway path connects students with campus
Library services
The Mardigian Library is a campus hub for student success, creativity, knowledge creation, and interdisciplinary collaboration; a gathering place for learners; and a catalyst for integrated learning, innovation, and community engagement.
ICT services
UM-Dearborn ITS is responsible for providing our campus community with technology support and services. We are charged with maintaining our IT infrastructure, while providing support for classroom, lab and office computing, managing custom development services, and collaborating with partners across campus to advance the use of technology in support of our mission.
Medical services
We provide a range of services to ensure that all students receive equal access to the support they need to thrive on and off campus.
- The Student Food Pantry provides temporary food assistance to students.
- Students are eligible for personal counseling at no charge.
- Disability Services help students with disabilities participate in every part of mainstream college life.
Student Life
Campus life
Campus is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, 15 minutes from downtown Detroit and 38 miles east of Ann Arbor. We’re about a mile from the new John D. Dingell Transit Center. You can find coffee, snacks and meals to go right on campus. Central campus offerings include McKinley Café and Starbucks. Take some time to explore the metropolitan area and soak in the region’s history, culture and recreation. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau offer extensive listings of nearby attractions.
Sports facilities
The Wellness Center, located inside the Fieldhouse, is open to all current students, faculty and staff. It features cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines, men’s and women’s locker rooms, two racquetball courts and a dance studio that holds various fitness classes.
Student clubs
Learn to lead. Learn to listen. We’re home to more than 145 student organizations, each one an opportunity to collaborate and connect. UM-Dearborn sponsors several groups, from Student Government to Lyceum, our literary magazine. Join one of our 15 Greek organizations or the Society of Women Engineers. Share your culture through an organization for international students. Promote sustainability with ECO. There's an option for everyone!
Accreditation
The University of Michigan-Dearborn earns its accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the regional accrediting organization approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for degree-granting institutions in the state of Michigan.
Student Reviews
It must take time but it will be done
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
i started my journey in 2018 as a mechanical engineer student by working hard , determination and trying till the end i finished these 3 years with a gpa /4. We faced many problems corona , great economical issues but we keep going working part time and other time for university. Many of us lost there work by corona virus and one of these is me. At all we accomplished...
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