Michigan

Yes, it is very difficult to get into the University of Michigan as its acceptance rate is only around 15.64% for the class of 2028. And it generally stays in the same range. 

To get in, Indian students are required to meet the University of Michigan admission requirements, which are given below - 

• Competitive academic credentials
• English proficiency tests with good scores
• Standardized test scores like SAT or ACT 

As per the US News and World Report 2026, the University of Michigan is generally considered a top 20 to 50 institution and not top 10. In National terms, it is consistently placed among the top  20 and considered as one of the best public universities.

U of M does not have the traditional 'Ivy League' status but it provides students with a prestigious alumni network and great research output. Look at its rankings given below - 

• National Universities: Ranked #20 by U.S. News & World Report.
• Best Public Schools: Ranked #3 nationally by U.S. News.

No, GRE and GMAT scores are not generally not required for admission at UM Dearborn. The university uses a test-optional policy for most UG and PG courses.

The admissions committee uses a 'holistic approach' to evaluate students. Students are judged based on their overall academic performance, SOP, and relevant work experience.

The committee does reserve the right to ask for GRE or GMAT scores if they need additional information about a student's readiness for entry at Uni Michigan Dearborn.

Uni Michigan Dearborn sits just outside the top 100 universities in USA for its PG Computer Engineering program. For Engineering programs, the university ranks among the top 100 to 150 universities in USA in 2026, as per US News. Given below is how the university ranks across different specializations:

Yes, students can change their major at any time at UM Dearborn. Students need to complete and submit the Change of Major/Minor form. The form is to be approved by the relevant departments subject to the eligibility criteria being met for the intended new course.

To know more, contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

Yes, students can change their major at any time at UM Dearborn. Students need to complete and submit the Change of Major/Minor form. The form is to be approved by the relevant departments subject to the eligibility criteria being met for the intended new course.

To know more, contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

Yes, UM offers dedicated academic services to Indian students. Some of the key academic support services are listed below:

• Academic Advisor to help with schedule, declaring a major, or getting a petition form or independent study contract
• Access to the Math Learning Center for help with mathematics
• Science Learning Center to prepare for lab sessions
• Supplemental Instruction for guidance with difficult courses

Students in a good academic standing can opt for a maximum 18 credit hours in a semester at UM Dearborn. Students who wish to pursue more, can also request for a credit overload. For that, they will need to contact their specific college or academic advisor.

As of Fall 2022, UM Dearborn enrolled 870 international students (10% of the overall enrollment at the time). Of these, 621 were Indian students. Indians made up the largest student enrollment of any country outside the US. Check the table below for the countries with the most students enrolled at Uni Michigan Dearborn:

Getting a seat at UM Dearborn is moderately competitive for Indian students. The university acceptance rate is 56%. 

Students do need to maintain a high GPA (atleast 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible for studies here. Along with strong academics, students also need a strong extracurricular profile and proficiency in English.