Exceptional Academics
More than 280 undergraduate degree programs in 14 schools and colleges:
• Architecture & Urban Planning
• Art & Design
• Business
• Dentistry*
• Education
• Engineering
• Kinesiology
• Literature, Science, and the Arts
• Music, Theatre & Dance
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Public Health*
• Public Policy*
• Information*
*Upper-level admitting academic units
Notes About Specific Programs
→ NEW! Business/Engineering: Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan. » business-engineering.umich.edu
→ Computer Science: Offers advance selection into the major. » cse.engin.umich.edu/academics/ undergraduate/admissions
→ NEW! Education: First-year Educator Preparation Program (EPP). » marsal.umich.edu/epp
→ Education: Learning, Equity, and Problem Solving (LEAPS) is located in Detroit for the first year of the program. » marsal.umich.edu/leaps
Only at U-M
→ 2,600+ international students from 100+ countries
→ 1,500+ undergraduate students involved in research with 800+ research mentors
→ 1,700+ student organizations maizepages.umich.edu
→ Prioritized first-year housing in one of 20 residence halls, including 10+ Michigan Learning Communities lsa.umich.edu/mlc
→ 59 National Championships in 13 sports, plus club, intramural, and adaptive sports
→ Supportive programming from the International Center internationalcenter.umich.edu
Considered one of America’s best college towns and most sustainable communities, Ann Arbor boasts a lively cultural scene, amazing restaurants, and close proximity to Detroit’s exciting attractions and international airport.
→ 695,000+ alumni around the globe. Notable alumni: alumni. umich.edu/notable-alumni
→ 180+ graduate degree programs umich.edu/academics
Application Plans
Learn more about our requirements and deadlines for all our application plans: Early Decision (binding), Early Action (nonbinding), and Regular Decision (nonbinding). » myumi.ch/P3pne
Estimated Cost
2025-26 academic year: $84,164 for first-years and sophomores, which includes tuition, fees, and living expenses. There is also a mandatory annual health insurance fee and an additional $500 international student fee per semester for F & J visa holders. Only U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent resident aliens are eligible for financial aid. Scholarships for international undergraduate students are rare.
The Application Process
U-M is looking for students who are curious about new ideas, new people, and new experiences. Excellent grades are important, too. All first-year students must follow the same basic steps to apply to U-M. The steps differ slightly for transfer students. » admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer-applicants
APPLICATION STEPS
→ Application With U-M Questions » commonapp.org
→ Application Fee of $75
→ Secondary School Report (Common App)
→ Teacher Recommendation
→ Transcripts (High School and any Dual Enrollment Transcripts)
→ TOEFL, IELTS, MET: English proficiency testing is required for all whom English is not their first language, some exceptions apply. » admissions.umich. edu/apply/international-applicants/ exams-visas
→ (Optional) Test Scores: Students may indicate on their application whether they would like SAT and/or ACT scores considered.
→ (Early Decision Only) Signed Agreement: The applicant, a parent or guardian, and the high school counselor must sign the Early Decision Agreement, indicating the student’s commitment to attend U-M if offered admission.
Note: First-year applicants may not apply for the spring half-term, which begins in late April/early May.
Regents of the University of Michigan Jordan B. Acker, Huntington Woods; Michael J. Behm, Grand Blanc; Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor; Paul W. Brown, Ann Arbor; Sarah Hubbard, Okemos; Denise Ilitch, Birmingham; Carl J. Meyers, Dearborn; Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor; Domenico Grasso (ex officio)