Michigan Technological University is a flagship public research university founded in 1885. Our campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.
Michigan Technological University
Degrees for What Tomorrow Needs
Find what makes you tick. Work hard. Change the world. With more than 125 degree programs to choose from, you’ll be sure to find an academic home at Michigan Tech that suits your unique passions and strengths.
Come Home to Houghton
Our beautiful waterfront campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is situated just miles from Lake Superior. Find yourself in a close-knit college town where winters are epic and outdoor adventure awaits. At Tech, we embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.
Visit us in Houghton and find where you belong.
Mid-Year Commencement
Congratulations to all of our graduates! Michigan Tech's Mid-Year Commencement ceremony will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30 a.m in the Wood Gym of the Student Development Complex.
Leading Scholar
The Leading Scholar Award is Michigan Tech's premier scholarship. It is awarded to incoming first-year students who have not only excelled in their academic pursuits, but also demonstrated outstanding leadership and a passion for serving others. Each year, we recognize a select group of students whose remarkable achievements have left a mark in their local community, knowing they will bring that same excellence to our campus.
East Hall Construction
At Michigan's flagship technological university, we're preparing for tomorrow.
The East Hall, a new 516-student residence, accommodates Tech's growing student body with easy access to campus and the Keweenaw Waterway. The project is planned to be completed and the building occupied by Fall 2025.
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