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Applying to the Program
How To Apply to the Materials Science and Engineering Department: Fall Deadline: January 15
1) Fill out the Rackham Graduate School Application:
- Apply online through embark.com
- Download the PDF Application from the Rackham Web site
2) Send the following additional items to the appropriate locations:
Send To:
Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies
University of Michigan
915 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070
- One set of official transcripts, certificates and diplomas in the original language and in English translation with your degree posted. Official documents must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Your completed online application and supporting documents (including academic records/transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation, etc.) should be SUBMITTED EARLY ENOUGH TO ARRIVE TWO TO THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE. The deadline is the date by which all application materials must be received by both the graduate program and Rackham. Early submission may avoid unnecessary delays.
- $60.00 application fee for domestic applicants or $75.00 application fee for international applicants (If you apply on-line, you will pay by credit card)
- All application pages labeled "send to Rackham". (If you apply on-line, this will get sent automatically).
- Unless you have received a degree from an American college or university, a minimum TOEFL score of 560 (paper based) or 220 (computer based) is required for admission. Therefore, you should also provide us with a copy of your TOEFL score. If you retake the TOEFL and wish to report a new or higher score, you may have ETS send your new score to the Rackham Graduate School. TOEFL scores sent from ETS (Institution code 1839, department code 1402)
Send To:
University of Michigan
Materials Science and Engineering
Graduate Program Office
2300 Hayward St., 3062 H H Dow Bldg.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136
- One set of official transcripts, certificates and diplomas in the original language and in English translation.
- Research Interest Ranking Sheet (only if not submitted online) available here
- GRE scores sent from ETS (Institution code 1839, department code 1402). TOEFL scores are sent from ETS (Institution code 1839, department code 69). If you have the score report, please include a copy to expedite the process.
- Three (3) sealed letters of recommendation with the recommendation form. These can be collected by you and sent together with the rest of your materials. (only if not submitted online)
- Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
- Personal Statement: The Personal Statement should be a concise, well-written statement about how your personal background and life experiences, including social, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This is not an Academic Statement of Purpose, but a discussion of the personal journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree.
International Applicants must also send:
- Copy of the TOEFL score report.