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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.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

851 -100

2023

751 -100

2022

651

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.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

-

2022

801

2021

801

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.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

779 -19

2022

760

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.

More rankings and student reviews

Services

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

Student Life

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.

Michigan Technological University Scholarships

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Below you will find scholarships for Michigan Technological University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Michigan Technological University Scholarships

Houghton, Michigan, United States

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