Academics
DEVELOPING LEADERS IN ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Academics at University of Michigan Engineering
We aspire to weave scientific, technological and leadership fundamentals into every aspect of our curriculum – equipping students with core competencies in engineering, leadership and artificial intelligence that prepare them to lead what’s next.
No matter where you are along your career path, we can help you take the next big step. Explore your options and let us know what we can do for you.
Majors
Your career is a lifelong learning process. Seek out a major that aligns with your interests and values.
Master’s programs
On average, graduates earn roughly 5.8% more with a master’s degree upon graduation (FY24).
Engineering courses
The Course Guide and Bulletin is your definitive source for all things academic within the College.
Undergraduate Majors
With 18 undergraduate majors across 14 departments, you can turn your passion into a meaningful career. Explore your specific interests through our minors and hands-on educational opportunities. Engineers are consistently paid the highest average starting salary, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Graduate & professional programs
Fine-tune your future with an advanced degree. With specialized, integrated skills and leadership abilities, you’ll be in demand. PhD, master’s, or professional certificates — we have the engineering programs to empower your biggest ideas, no matter what your undergraduate degree is.
Engineering leadership – built into your degree
Excellent engineering fundamentals are just the beginning. The undergraduate experience at University of Michigan engineering – in the classroom and beyond – intentionally cultivates the kind of leadership capabilities that employers increasingly demand in an evolving, technology-driven world.
There is more than one way to become a leader.
University of Michigan Engineering provides:
- Core courses, labs and hands-on experiences that teach you to navigate real-world context and constraints
- Personalized roadmaps based on your interests and many ways to reach your goals, including: courses, research, certificates, student orgs and study abroad
- Spire, a competency-based learning management system that helps you reflect on experiences, document growth and earn credentials
- Mentorship opportunities such as alumni coaching with the Entrepreneurship Leadership Program
Departments & programs
Our top ranked departments and programs are home to world class facilities and instructors. Each is unique but they all intersect. Find your fit and pursue your passion.
One-year masters
Current U-M undergraduate? Maximize your time and tuition by earning a master’s one year after your bachelor’s degree. With a little early planning, our Sequential Undergraduate/Graduate Studies (SUGS) program makes it easy. Talk to your department’s graduate coordinator to learn more.