Guaranteed one semester fellowship, and funding until completion.
Entering the #2 ranked Industrial Engineering program means you’ll study next to the best faculty and PhD students in the country. Our PhD students have extensive interdisciplinary opportunities available with different engineering departments, Michigan Medicine and other U-M schools and college. These collaborations raise the impact of your research and ensures you’ll rise to the top of your chosen field.
#2
Ranked Industrial Engineering Graduate Program. U.S. News & World Report, 2025
$1.8B
Over 1.8 billion spent in research volume at U-M during the 2023 fiscal year.
PhD advisor: Matt Irelan
Our graduate advising team will help you explore our doctoral program, plan your course loads and more.
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Learn about our Application Mentoring Program.
World-class researchers
You will work alongside nationally recognized faculty and other PhD students to conduct meaningful research in fields like healthcare, aviation, finance, transportation and more.
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