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Master’s Admission Recommendations

Note: Students who hold only a Bachelor’s degree may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program. If you are interested in the Ph.D. program, click here for admission requirements.

Undergraduate Degree Required

  • Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
    Admission to this degree program requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Master of Science (MS)
    Admission to this degree program requires a Bachelor’s degree in either mathematics, science or another undergraduate program from a recognized institution.

Read more about Master’s Requirements.

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Course Pre-Requisite/Deficiencies

The following undergraduate courses are required:

  • Calculus – 2 years (4 semesters or 6 quarters)
  • Science – 2 years (Chemistry, Physics or Biology)
  • * Probability – 1 course (Calculus based)
  • * Statistics – 1 course (Calculus based)
  • * Linear Algebra – 1 course (frequently included in Calculus sequence)
  • * Computer Programming – Demonstrated ability (e.g. completed coursework) to write computer programs

* Note: Many undergraduate programs in engineering and science do not require courses on these topics. Students who are deficient in these pre-requisites, if admitted, will be required to elect courses in these areas and earn a grade of B or better. This requirement must be fulfilled as soon as possible after entering the program. For specific information on removing deficiencies refer to Master’s Requirements.

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Test Of English As A Foreign Language – (TOEFL)

  • Foreign applicants whose native language is not English or does NOT have a degree from an English speaking institution, must provide evidence of either a “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) score or take the “English Proficiency Test for Foreign Students” administered by the English Language Institute at The University of Michigan. Upon entering the IOE graduate program, a student who has been determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee to have a deficiency in spoken or written English, is required to:
    1. take the verbal and written English tests given by ELI (English Language Institute);
    2. report the results to the IOE graduate program advisor, and
    3. abide by any recommendation made by his or her counselor or the Graduate Program Advisor for remedial coursework.

GPA/Test Score Guidelines

Grades: Graduate students must maintain a B average to graduate. The minimum grade point average for admission to the MS program is 3.0. This minimum may be adjusted upward or downward based on the undergraduate institution and degree. Also, grades in advanced courses related to those that will be taken in the graduate program may be weighted more heavily than grades in other courses. Your personal statement should include an explanation if there are extenuating circumstances that affect interpretation of your grades.

IOE highly prefers the TOEFL exam but will consider MELAB and IELTS.
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Letters Of Recommendation

  • All of your documents should be scanned and submitted electronically, including electronic submission of the recommendation letters from your recommenders, who will receive submission links and instructions once you enter their email addresses in the online application system.

Deadlines To Submit Applications

Master’s Program/SUGS Admissions Deadlines
International International in U.S. or U.S. citizen
Winter 2021 October 1, 2020 October 1, 2020
Fall 2021 January 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
February 15, 2021

Additional Information

Please send requests to: ioe.gradadmission@umich.edu

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Matt Irelan
Graduate Student Advisor

Industrial and Operations Engineering

mirelan@umich.edu
(734) 764-6480
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