University of Michigan Dearborn Courses and Fees 2025

• I am pursuing my masters in automotive engineering The university has good curricula for powertrain and performance engineering and design and manufacturing the course is to include a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge Course difficulties are given a rating according to their course numbers few courses are very easy; however, a few selected courses are very difficult. That completely depends on the individual's performance and his expectations from the course.
• I particularly like the projects that were involved in my curriculums that helped build my profile and showcase it in front of the companies when I opted for CPT.
• Every week you have three lectures. Each lecture has a duration of 3 hours. The lectures are usually from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the evening and in the afternoon, respectively.
• Depending on the course, average class strength can range from eight students to 25 students per classroom.
• Graduate courses have a good population of Indian students; I would say sometimes 80% in some classes.

• College Tuition Fees
  • I am enrolled in a computer science and engineering degree program. Every semester you have to enroll for at least three courses as an international student each course carry 3 credits. Tuition fees are due every semester. It's roughly comes to about $12,000 per semester which includes three courses. This fee includes $5,500 scholarship which is awarded to most of the international students.
• Accomodation
  • Based on preferences accommodation is available in shared space and as a personal unit. University itself doesn't have any accommodation or an hostel if it's own but it does recommend a few housing communities.
  • Private housing one person per bedroom may range from $800 to $1,100.
  • Shared housing in a 2B2B to be apartment for 4 people is around $400 and for 5 people is around $450.
  • University community Indian graduate student association (IGSA) helps students with accommodation, one can reach out to them at umdigsa@gmail.com.
• Cost of Living
  • I currently stay in a shared space. 2B2B apartment with a total rent of $1930 shared among 5 students in total.
  • Food expenses falls around $80 per month in my scenario.
  • Electricity gas and Wi-Fi comes up to $40 to $50 per month on an individual.
  • University shuttle takes care of weekly shopping and commutes to university daily.
  • Fuel costs around $3 per gallon.

The course curriculum is really good. they have a wide variety of courses in auto engg. and allow students to work full time while studying full time.

$45k total. $11k avg per semester