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Engineering

Central Michigan University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 13,788 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Mount Pleasant, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Engineering at Central Michigan University is a MSc programme in Engineering, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 13,788 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  5. Location: Michigan City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Mechanical Vibrations
  2. Mechanical Controls
  3. Mechanics of Composite Materials
  4. Advanced Mechanics of Materials
  5. Photonics
  6. CMOS Circuit Design
  7. Power Electronics
  8. Nanoscale Transistors
  9. Special Topics in Engineering
  10. Directed Research in Engineering
  11. Special Topics in Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission RequirementsProgram quality is emphasized by requiring students to meet the following criteria:
  • Accepting only students with:
  1. 3.3 GPA (conditional admission between GPA 3.0 and 3.3) and 720/156+ GRE quantitative for minimum admission
  2. 563/223/84+ TOEFL for international students
  3. Strong reference letters and a statement of purpose by the applicant
  • Students must have completed an undergraduate ABET-accredited engineering degree. Students who have degrees from a non-ABET accredited school, or have an undergraduate degree in a different discipline, must show an average GPA of 3.3 in the following classes (or equivalent) to be admitted for the MS in Engineering degree:
  1. Science (13 credit hours)
  2. CHM 131, PHY 145, PHY 146, PHY 175
  3. Math (11 credit hours)
  4. MTH 132, MTH 133, MTH 232
  5. Engineering (15 credit hours)
  6. EGR 251, EGR 253, EGR 255, EGR 356, and EGR 358; or EGR 190, EGR 290, EGR 298, EGR 391, and EGR 396

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 13,788 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 13,788 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Central Michigan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Central Michigan University

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, United States

public research university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

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  • Language English