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Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA

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Central Michigan University MS Highlights 2026

For international students, Central Michigan University offers 18 months to 3 years of MS program. An MS course in Central Michigan University is ideal for students aiming for academic prestige and global exposure and seeking benefits. Central Michigan University offers 21 MS courses to international students. Some most popular specializations opted by Indians are Biochemistry, Applied Psychology, Entrepreneurship, HealthCare & Hospital, Neuroscience and Physiology. First-year tuition cost of these programs is USD 14,355 - 55,293 and additionally students have to bear living expenses such as accommodation, transport, food, etc.

Central Michigan University MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Students must fulfill the basic eligibility requirements and submit all the mandatory documents in order to secure Central Michigan University admissionto the MS course. The scores required as part of the eligibility include

IELTS
TOEFL
PTE
Duolingo
GRE

Also, documents critical for admission are

SOP
LOR
CV

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Master of Science in Engineering

2 years

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₹14 L

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#243

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Master of Science in Information Systems

3.818 months

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₹17 L

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Master of Science in Computer Science

3.72 years

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₹14 L

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Master of Arts in Economics

2 years

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₹13 L

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Master of Science in Administration - Project Management

3.818 months

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₹20 L

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Master of Science in Physics

18 months

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₹15 L

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Master of Science in Chemistry

2 years

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₹14 L

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Master of Science in Biology

18 months

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₹20 L

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#141

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Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics

2 years

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₹16 L

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Master of Science in Administration - Health Services Administration

1 year

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₹35 L

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MS in Apparel Product Development & Merchandising Technology

3.72 years

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₹14 L

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MS in Physician Assistant

30 months

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₹52 L

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MS in Exercise Physiology

1 year

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₹19 L

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Master of Science in Administration - Human Resources Administration

18 months

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₹20 L

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Master of Arts in Mathematics

2 years

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₹13 L

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Master of Science in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

2 years

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Masters in Athletic Training

2 years

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₹27 L

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#243

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MS in Experimental Psychology

2 years

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₹16 L

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Master of Entrepreneurial Ventures

3.81 year

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₹14 L

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Master of Health Administration

2 years

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Central Michigan University MS Tuition Fees 2026

To apply at this university, international students are required to pay the Central Michigan University tuition fee for MS courses. This tuition fee ranges between USD 14,355 - 55,293. The MS course specializations like Biochemistry, Applied Psychology, Entrepreneurship, HealthCare & Hospital, Neuroscience and Physiology are some of the popular ones at this university. The factors like transportation, insurance, housing, personal expenses can add to the total Central Michigan University total cost. Given in the table below is tuition fee for the popular MS programs, take a look:

Fee components	Amount (for 1 year - 30 months)
Tuition	INR 13.35 L - 51.42 L
Hostel	INR 9.58 L - 11.08 L
Insurance	INR 1.42 L - 1.44 L
Transportation	INR 1.79 L
Others	INR 3 L - 3.32 L
Total fee	INR 29.15 L - 69.06 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Compare MS at Central Michigan University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Central Michigan University	INR 13.41 L - 51.64 L	#283 US News, 2026
Wichita State University Compare	INR 11.22 L - 30.32 L	#273 US News, 2026
University of South Dakota Compare	INR 9.43 L - 19.87 L	#283 US News, 2026
Montclair State University Compare	INR 14 L - 29.34 L	#158 US News, 2026
Missouri State University Compare	INR 12.37 L - 31.96 L	#358 US News, 2026
University of Central Missouri Compare	INR 9.6 L - 10.57 L	-/-

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Central Michigan University MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #731 in 2025. International students can check the Central Michigan University rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	-	#639	#731
Country Ranking	-	#245	#247

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3.8/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

36% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Easy going

Internships2.6

Part time work3.1

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.8

Value for money3.9

Public transportation3.4

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.5

Permanent Immigration3.3

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Master of Entrepreneurial Ventures - Batch of 2026

3.8

Good for industry experience.

Tips: I have transitioned mostly positively after coming here. Most of my day is spent attending classes and lectures, working in labs and spending time at the Park Library. My course involves a lot of group projects which makes brainstorming and ideation quite fun. Safety and wellbeing is taken quite seriously here with patrols and services available but you'll also have to be street smart to an extent. Good industrial knowledge.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1225

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102950

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Information Systems - Batch of 2026

3.8

Learning a lot throughout.

Tips: Studying here wasn't my first choice, but it turned out to be the right one. The faculty is good, the people around are great, and someone is always happy to help. The city is peaceful, with plenty of Indians residing there. My program has some of the best professors, who are also very supportive.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2725

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85975

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

Tharuni

Master of Science in Information Systems - Batch of 2021

3.9

The university is good with highly educated lecturers with affordable tuition.

Tips: Central Michigan University is a good and top university with highly educated lecturers with affordable tuition fees. The faculty is good, and everything depends on us. There are a lot of opportunities on campus that relate to technical studies. You can explore as much as you can, and all of the faculty will be so friendly and helpful in academics, as well as in preparing and motivating you to participate in any of the hackathons or webinars. Try to participate as many times as you can, and you will find good opportunities with connections. On-campus part-time work is available if you apply in advance. I would definitely recommend the university to international students, but again, it depends on you to land a high-paying job or not.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 500

Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75950

Reviewed on 21 May 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Information Systems - Batch of 2024

4.2

Great learning environment with cultural exposure.

Tips: CMU offers a strong Master's in Information Systems programme with practical learning. Adjusting to the cultural shift was initially challenging but rewarding. I received a graduate assistantship that helped with tuition and living costs.

Likes (Student Life): The university provides strong guidance and resources for applying to and finding internships. The faculty in my department is accessible and approachable. They are quite friendly and open to solving any of our queries regarding academics or professional advice when we reach out to them through email.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 525

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 87075

Reviewed on 21 May 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Information Systems - Batch of 2024

3.2

The student life is very diverse and the faculty helps you to grow big in your professional life.

Tips: Initially, I came for the August 2022 intake and I stayed on campus for the first semester and had a lot of American friends over there and also made Indian friends in classes then moved off campus in the second semester which helped me save some money. People in Mount Pleasant are warm and welcoming, and there is no crime rate. We don't specifically have any scholarships for international students but I highly recommend students apply for graduate assistance as they will be selected if they score a good grade in the semester in all subjects so that they will be waving one subject fee in the next semester and it repeats every year if you continue as a graduate assistant. On a scale of 10, I would rate 8 for CMU in terms of university subjects, accommodation and the environment.

Likes (Quality of faculty): For Masters in Information Systems, we have highly qualified professionals who make understanding the subject very easy as they will clarify your doubts and also help you with the assignment doubts. The core structure will be divided into parts in such a way that from the understanding of the class you have to do assignments weekly and there will be tests every month all over the semester and one final exam. Every assignment and in-class activity will be evaluated and given a score at the end so I highly recommend not to miss any class. Here, I felt a different way of teaching style as compared to India. The professors at CMU will explain a topic and at the same time make you do the assignments based on the concepts they have told us so that we will be able to grasp them quickly and get hands-on experience on the topic.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant. Here there are no Indian restaurants or stores where people from India can try so we have to rely on American food such as McD, Burger King etc. To have Indian food we have to travel to the nearest big city Lansing which is an hour's drive from Mount Pleasant or Detroit ( Farmington Hills ) which is a two-hour drive, where we can explore a lot of Indian cuisine and grocery stores, that is the reason why I chose one star for country food in Mount Pleasant. You can try Qdoba or Chipotle as these tastes will be the nearest to Indian food. A bowl will cost around 12- 20 $ depending on what your protein toppings are. As we don't have a lot of Indian options around Mount Pleasant we almost cook at home and invite friends over weekends to cook biryanis. Once every month we go outings to Lansing to have Indian food and watch movies.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 600

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2022

3.7

Have fun, don’t stress! Study, adopt and take meaningful steps.

Tips: There'll be cultural shock for sure be it's a different country. But calming yourself down will help a lot. Thinking before doing anything is always helpful. Make friends, don't take on your heart if someone is making fun of you, you can make fun as well. I'm satisfied with the university, country and course I have chosen for my Masters.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70550

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2023Read more

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Is Central Michigan University good for an MBA?

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, Central Michigan Uni is a good choice for Indian students interested in an MBA in USA. It's College of Business is accredited by AACSB. This makes it one of the top 3% B-schools in the world.

MBA grads with some years of work experience behind them are also paid annual salaries worth over USD 10

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Is Central Michigan University D1 or D2?

Answered 3 days ago

Central Michigan Uni is an Division I school. It competes as part of the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

This means student athletes face the best athletes from other colleges and universities in the US. They also have better chances of going pro as games are att

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Is it possible for me to change my course at the Central Michigan University?

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, students are allowed to change courses at CMU Michigan. To do that, contact the Office of Admission or submit an formal programme change request. Departmental approval is required for the same.

To know more about course change/credit transfer, contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors

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What is the Central Michigan University QS Ranking 2026?

Answered 3 days ago

CMU Michigan ranks #1401 globally in the World University rankings given by QS for the year 2026. For the 3rd year in-a-row, the university has managed to find a place in the QS Rankings. Given below is how CMU's ranked over the last 3 years:

Year	2026	2025	2024
QS World Rank	#1401	#1201	#1201

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How long does it take to receive an admission decision from Central Michigan University?

Answered 3 days ago

The Central Michigan University usually takes around 6 weeks to share an admission decision after receiving a completed application. UG students may receive their decisions faster, while students applying for courses particularly at the College of Medicine may take longer.

Students are advised to fol

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