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12,500+ STUDENTS
HIGHLY-RESPECTED MAJORS
14:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
SINCE 2003 BY PRINCETON REVIEW
150+ STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
90%
OF STUDENTS DON’T HAVE FRIDAY CLASSES
800
ACRES OF CAMPUS TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY
Winter, spring, summer and fall, this is a location you’ll love.
Eastern Michigan University is perfectly situated in Ypsilanti, offering a welcoming college-town atmosphere just minutes from the cultural and professional opportunities of Ann Arbor and Detroit. Proximity to areas like Dearborn and neighboring states offers opportunities for culturally rich experiences off campus. Its location blends small-town charm with access to big-city resources, making it an ideal place to learn and grow.
25 MIN
DRIVE FROM DETROIT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
1h 20m FLIGHT FROM DETROIT TO
1h 45m FLIGHT FROM DETROIT TO CHICAGO NEW YORK
A big, beautiful campus.
EMU’s walkable, safe, and beautifully designed campus, blends historic charm with modern facilities. With tree-lined paths, welcoming green spaces, and state-of-the-art academic buildings, it offers an inspiring and comfortable environment for students to learn and connect.
Major opportunity.
With 200+ majors and minors, career paths are plentiful.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Actuarial Science and Economics (B)
Africology and African American Studies (B,M)
Anthropology (B)
Applied Drama & Theatre for the Young (M)
Applied Statistics (M)
Arts Administration (M)
Art (B)
Art History (B)
Arts & Entertainment Management (B)
Biochemistry (B)
Biology (B, M)
Chemistry (B, M)
Cinema Studies (B)
Communication (B, M, B+M)
Communication - Interpretation & Performance Studies (M)
Computer Science (B, M)
Creative Writing (M)
Criminology and Criminal Justice (B, M)
Dance (B)
Data Science and Analytics (B)
Digital Media Production (B)
Earth Science (B)
Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (M)
Economics (B)
English (B, M)
English Linguistics (M)
Entertainment Design and Technology (B)
Environmental Science and Society (B)
Fermentation Science (B)
French (B)
Geography (B)
Geology (B)
Geographic Information Science and Technology (B)
Geographic Information Systems (M)
Geotourism and Preservation Studies (B)
German Studies (B)
History (B, M)
International Affairs (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies (M)
Japanese Language and Culture (B)
Journalism (B)
Language and International Trade (B, M)
Literature (M)
Mathematics (B, M)
Media Studies and Journalism (B)
Molecular/Cellular Biology (M)
Music (B, M)
Musical Theatre (B)
Neuroscience (B)
Philosophy (B, M)
Physics (B)
Political Science (B, M, B+M)
Preservation Studies (M)
Psychology (B, M, D)
Public Administration (M)
Public and Nonprofit Administration (B, M, B+M)
Public Relations (B)
Public Safety Administration (B)
Quantitative Economics (B)
Religious Studies (B)
Schools, Society and Violence (M)
Science Literacy (B)
Simulation, Animation, Gaming (B)
Social Science (M)
Sociology (B, M)
Spanish (B)
Statistics (B)
Studio Art (M)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages /TESOL (B+M, M)
Theatre Arts (B,M)
Urban Regional Planning (B)
Women’s Gender Studies (B, M)
World Languages (M)
Writing Studies (M)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Accounting (B, M, B+M
Accounting + Tax Consulting (B+M)
Accounting Information Systems (B)
Business Administration (M)
Computer Information Systems (B, M)
Entrepreneurship (B)
Executive (M)
Finance (B, M)
Financial Planning Wealth Management (B)
General Business (B)
Human Resource Management and Organizational Development (M)
Information Systems (M)
International Business (B)
Management (B)
Marketing (B)
Supply Chain Management (B)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Children Families (B)
Communication Sciences Disorders (B,M)
Early Childhood Teaching and Learning (B)
K–12 French Teaching (B)
K–12 German Language and Literature (B)
K–12 Japanese Language and Culture (B)
K–12
Music Education Instrumental/Vocal (B)
K–12
Spanish Teaching (B)
K-12 Visual Art Education (B)
Secondary Education: Business (B)
Secondary Education: English (B)
Secondary Education: Mathematics (B)
Secondary Education: Science (B)
Secondary Education: Social Studies (B)
Special Needs K–12 Autism Spectrum (B)
GAMEABOVE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Aviation Management Technology (B)
Civil Engineering (B)
Computer Aided Engineering (M)
Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology (B)
Communication Technology (B)
Construction Management (B,M)
Cybersecurity (B, M)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (B)
Fashion Marketing Innovation (B)
Hotel and Restaurant Management (B)
Information Technology (B)
Interior Design (B)
Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (B)
Paralegal (B)
Product Design Engineering Technology (B)
Technology (D)
Technology Studies (M)
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (M)
*Athletic Training (B+M, M)
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (B)
Clinical Research Administration (M)
Clinical Sciences and Cytogenetics (B)
Dietetics (B, M, B+M)
*Exercise Science + Athletic Training (B+M)
*Exercise Science + Exercise Physiology (B+M)
*Exercise Science + Orthotics and Prosthetics (B+M)
Exercise Physiology (M)
Health Administration (M)
Exercise Science (B)
Nursing (B, M, D)
*Occupational Therapy (B+M, M)
Orthotics and Prosthetics (M)
Physician Assistant Studies (M)
Public Health (B, M)
Social Work (B, M)
Therapeutic Recreation (B)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING TRACKS
(completed in addition to a major listed above)
Pre-Architecture
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Med/Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Mortuary
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
* Denotes combined Bachelor’s/Master’s program.
Online programs.
Achieve a World-Class EMU Education from Your Country!
Eastern Michigan University’s online programs are flexible and convenient to meet the needs of your busy schedule. Our programs are led by highly-skilled EMU instructors and allow you to actively participate with your peers. Whether you’re looking to fit in extra courses, boost your GPA, explore new programs, or just make the most of your education, take advantage of our online courses!
Best of all, students in fully online programs pay in-state tuition and fees regardless of where they live.
Areas of study.
With over 40 online programs across business, education, healthcare, and engineering and technology, there’s bound to be a perfect fit for your career aspirations. Dive in and discover how we can help you achieve your educational goals.
SEE THE COMPLETE LIST OF ONLINE MAJORS & MINORS
An EMU degree is a big deal.
All undergraduate students pay in-state tuition. No out-of-state fees!
Undergraduate international students pursuing their bachelor’s degree are elegible for in-state tuition under our TRUEMU Global Rate!
Estimated cost of attendance.
Undergraduate Students
International undergraduate students are required to take 12 credit hours per semester to maintain legal F-1 status.
Tuition and Registration Fee (24-32 credit hours):
$16,478
Insurance (Required for international students): $2,046
Room and Board (Housing and meal plan): $19,052
Total Estimated Cost for Undergraduate Students: $37,576 per year
Room and board numbers are dependent on the housing and meal plan options chosen.
Graduate Students*
International graduate students are required to take eight credit hours per semester to maintain legal F-1 status.
Masters Students
Tuition and Registration Fees:
$28,160
Insurance (Required for international students):
$2,046
Living Expenses: $20,924
Total Estimated Cost for Masters Students: $51,130 per year
Doctoral Students
Tuition and Registration Fees: $31,760
(Required for international students): $2,046 Living Expenses: $20,924
Total Estimated Cost for Doctoral Students: $54,730 per year
*The above costs apply to most programs, but graduate program costs vary from program to program.
Scholarships.
Undergraduate: 4WARD Graduation Scholarship
Available to incoming first-year students
• Award: Tuition only, years 3 and 4
SEARCH THE DATABASE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
• Requires full-time enrollment (at least 12 credits per semester) Students must complete 30 credits per academic year
• Must maintain a cumulative EMU GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress at Eastern Michigan University Must live in an on-campus community for all four years
• Renewable for three additional consecutive years
• Students must Opt-In to participate and sign a 4WARD Term and Conditions Agreement
Graduate:
National Scholars Program*
For the 2025 - 2026 school year, this scholarship awards an annual amount of $13,032 (nonresident tuition differential) for two years (four semesters), excludes online classes and cannot be combined with a graduate assistantship. To initially qualify, you must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.6, non-resident admission status and be admitted to a first master’s degree program. To renew it, you must enroll in eight credits each semester, maintain a minimum 3.2 EMU GPA and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
EMU Success Scholarship*
This scholarship awards $3,100 for two years (four semesters) maximum and can’t be received with a grad assistantship. To initially qualify, you must have a 3.2 undergraduate GPA and nonresident admission status. To renew, you must enroll in eight hours each semester, maintain a minimum 3.0 EMU GPA and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
*Graduate scholarship deadlines: July 1st and November 1st.
Assistantships
A graduate assistantship is a form of financial aid where a student works part-time for the university in exchange for a stipend and/or tuition remission.
Admissions requirements.
Undergraduate:
1. Submit your application at emich.edu/apply
2. Submit official documents
A. Official Transcripts: Have your official high school/secondary school transcripts or marksheets sent to international_admissions@emich.edu. All transcripts must be in English. If sending college level transcripts from non-US institutions, please do so through a course-by-course evaluation offered by either ECE, EP, TEC or WES.
B. English Proficiency Test Results: Submit your English proficiency test results through the testing agency to Eastern Michigan University.
3. Pay $55 Enrollment Deposit
4. Begin I-20 Process
A. If you meet EMU’s academic and English requirements for international students, you would be eligible to receive an I-20 from Eastern Michigan University. The Form I-20 is required to apply for an F-1 visa to study in the United States.
SCAN THE QR CODE FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES.
Graduate:
1. Submit your application at emich.edu/apply
2. Submit transcript evaluations
A. Official Transcripts: All non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated course-by-course by one of these NACES-accredited agencies:
Educational Perspectives (EP)
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
The Evaluation Company (TEC)
World Education Services (WES)
Evaluations must be sent directly to: graduate.admissions@emich.edu
3. Submit English Proficiency Test Results: Submit your English proficiency test results through the testing agency to Eastern Michigan University.
4. Submit remaining application documents
A. Each department may have specific requirements that you need to turn in before your application can be completed.
5. Submit financial documentation for the I-20 process
A. If you are admitted by the university and meet the English language requirements you are eligible to receive an I-20 from Eastern Michigan University. The Form I-20 is required to apply for an F-1 visa to study in the United States.
SCAN THE QR CODE FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES.
From classroom to career.
Eastern Michigan University equips students for career success through hands-on learning, strong internship opportunities, and dedicated career support that connects them with employers across the region.
Internships
Eastern Michigan University offers a wide range of internship programs that give students valuable, hands-on experience in their fields. Programs like the Digital Summer Clinic place students in paid roles with local startups, focusing on areas like digital marketing, UX design, and content creation. Many internships are integrated with coursework and provide direct pathways to employment after graduation.
Career Fairs
EMU’s Career Development Center hosts major job and internship fairs each semester, drawing over 70 employers from industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Students can connect with hiring managers, explore career paths, and often interview on-site. These events offer valuable networking and job opportunities with organizations from across the region.
Career Development
Eastern Michigan University provides comprehensive career development resources through its University Advising & Career Development Center (UACDC), offering one-on-one career coaching, résumé and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, and personalized job-search guidance. Students and recent alumni also gain access to the College Central Network platform, which features exclusive job and internship postings, career-matching tools like MyPlan assessments and Parker Dewey micro-internships, along with career exploration resources and employer contacts.
Alumni Employers
Come here. Go anywhere.
From day one to graduation and beyond, EMU offers a true sense of community—with clubs for every interest, modern housing, inspiring wellness offerings, exciting events, a globale alumni base, and a campus vibe all its own.
The ISA: creating community for every student.
EMU’s International Student Association (ISA) plays a vital role in building an inclusive, globally-minded campus community through engaging cultural programs and regular events such as its annual Colors in Harmony talent show (drawing nearly 250 participants)—fostering meaningful cross-cultural connection and shared experiences on campus.
“EMU knows how to support diverse student populations. Celebrating differences definitely makes us feel like we belong and brings us all together. EMU is a safe space for you to grow and shine.”
“I knew I wanted a college education that would push me to achieve my full potential and discover new facets about myself. Luckily enough, Eastern Michigan University provided just that. The university goes above and beyond to combine programming and connections.”
– Fah Pitaktouyhan, Chonburi, Thailand – Hamzah Dajani, Amman, Jordan
Learning here means to live well too.
EMU’s wellness and recreation resources include the five-story, 188,000-square-foot Rec/IM Complex with weight rooms, indoor track, gaming lounges, and outdoor courts. Paired with wellness programs like peer coaching, fitness classes, and campus-wide events, EMU supports students’ physical and mental well-being every step of the way.
A powerful alumni base.
Eastern Michigan University’s alumni network includes more than 188,000 living graduates worldwide, many of whom hold leadership roles in government, business, sports, and media—such as former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater, billionaire entrepreneur Bruce T. Halle, and NFL star Maxx Crosby. This global alumni base provides powerful connections, mentoring, and influence for EMU students and graduates across diverse industries and continents.
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