Wayne State University

Wayne State University is a premier research institution located in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1868, it offers nearly 350 areas of study, covering a wide range of academic interests and professional goals. Wayne State students come from a wide array of cultures and backgrounds, and make up Michigan's most diverse campus community. The university is home to more than 1,300 international students from 80 countries.

Academic excellence, pioneering research, and innovation are primary reasons why students choose to attend Wayne State. With 13 schools and colleges, there is a wide range of nationally ranked programs to choose from, supported by sector-leading faculty. Regardless of the program, students with a Wayne State education leave with a solid foundation to launch a successful career.

Experiential learning is an important part of the educational agenda at Wayne State. Internships, research assistantships, service learning opportunities, and other practical experiences are available to students across disciplines.

Some of the world's most prestigious companies, including Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Stellantis, Sakthi Automotive, Quicken Loans, Ally Financial, and DTE Energy are just down the street from campus, making it easy for students to strengthen their resumes through internships, externships, Optional Practical Training (OPT), and Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

Academics aside, students at Wayne State can be a part of one of more than 500 organizations, including a Greek fraternity and sorority system and numerous international groups. Whether looking to expand their network, connect with other students within their field, or be a part of an organization that is focused on hobbies, students can find fruitful ways to engage and explore these opportunities on campus.

The quality of the taught curriculum is a core part of the Wayne State University reputation. Designed in collaboration with academic organizations across the region and the nation, as well as a range of professional partners, the content is up to date, progressive and targeted to the demands of each industry.

Courses are delivered by the university's expert teaching faculty, who are a highly qualified and widely experienced team of scholars, practitioners and educators who work with the success of their students as the highest priority. The university is dedicated to maintaining its reputation for excellence, and has set out a clear strategic plan to review and improve their teaching methods, enhance their mentoring services. and use data-driven methodologies to distribute academic resources where they are most needed.

The National Center for Education Statistics found that the average student-to-faculty ratio for universities in the USA is 18:1, and Wayne State improves on this ratio with a ratio of 16:1. This means smaller class sizes and a more personalized learning environment with plenty of contact time with lecturers and tutors.

Wayne State University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes - more than 360 in total, including 126 bachelor's degree programs, 139 master's degree programs, 60 doctoral degree programs and 30 certificate, specialist and professional programs.

Programmes include many opportunities for research and practical work experience, and are taught by an international team of faculty experts who work across the university's 13 schools and colleges to deliver a superb quality and quantity of educational programming:

• Mike Ilitch School of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
• Graduate School
• Irvin D. Reid Honors College
• School of Information Sciences
• Law School
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• School of Social Work

Each faculty has a distinct ethos and approach to teaching, while simultaneously working as a single academic entity. Cross-collaboration is encouraged, and the university has an innovative and inter-disciplinary attitude towards research.

Entry requirements vary depending on the course being applied to, according to its subject and the level of study. There are more than 350 programs to choose from across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Full details can be found on the university's website.

Regardless of the course applied to, students must meet the university's following English proficiency requirements to be admitted:

TOEFL iBT and IELTS: Minimum scores of 79-80 TOEFL iBT and IELTS 6.5 are required.

Duolingo English test: Minimum score of 110 undergraduate.

Students who don't meet the minimum English proficiency level for admission but who meet all other admission requirements are eligible for conditional admission to WSU through the English Language Institute (ELI).

The English Language Institute works with university departments to determine whether all other admission requirements have been met. If they are met, students can enroll in classes at the ELI where they study full time until meeting the university's English proficiency requirement.

Students who satisfactorily complete all Level 5 ELI courses or achieve the minimum required score on an English language proficiency exam will meet the general requirement for admission to WSU and receive admission to the intended academic degree program.

Wayne State is a diverse and inclusive university, with a commitment to providing fair access to its superb curriculum and services.

Tuition fees for most undergraduate academic programs ranges from USD 28,000 to USD 35,000 for the full year, and tuition in most graduate academic programs ranges from USD 27,000 to USD 32,000 for the full year.

Students also can expect to pay between USD 20,000 and USD 22,000 per academic year for living expenses such as housing, food and utilities.

Wayne State University offers more than USD 350 million in financial aid and scholarships each year, and qualified, first year (undergraduate) international students are eligible for some merit and departmental awards. Many scholarships at the undergraduate level do not require a separate application. These include the Warrior Award, valued at USD 6,500 per year for four years; the Gold Award, valued at USD 4,500 per year for four years; and the Green Award, valued at USD 2,500 per year for four years.

International students often qualify for merit awards from the university's schools, colleges and academic departments, as well as external organizations.

Students on a master's or doctoral program can access a limited range of graduate assistantships, offering tuition scholarship as well as a salary.

Wayne State programs earn top national rankings

Wayne State University continues to be recognized as a national leader in graduate education — more than 50 of its programs are on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Graduate Schools lists. On the undergraduate level, Wayne State is ranked No. 109 in top public schools in U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges report.

College of Engineering plays major role in U.S. Department of Energy and State of Michigan initiative

An upcoming USD 75 million project will build workforce development for Nel Hydrogen's new factory, enabling the creation of more than 500 high-tech jobs. The electrolyser production facility will make a significant contribution to energy transition that will stimulate a clean energy economy, and the College will provide workforce training in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Wayne State awarded ‘Tree Campus Higher Education Institution' status

The university is proud to have recently secured a new tree campus status for its dedication to urban forestry, creating a sustainable, beautiful and healthy place for learning and research. Wayne State offers students the chance to study across its 200-acre campus site, located in the center of Midtown, where more than 1,300 individual trees can be found.

As well as creating shade and improving campus aesthetics, they have been shown to enhance student cognitive health and lower energy costs – making them an ideal addition to any leading university site.

Wayne State University invests heavily in the career success of its students, providing a raft of services and resources which are available for some time after graduation.

The university works hard to present opportunities for undergraduate students to build their CV and professional profile before graduation. Students at all levels play an important role in the research enterprise at Wayne State. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) invites students from the hard sciences, social sciences, performing arts and humanities to participate in funded undergraduate research. UROP is a unique opportunity for students to work on part of a faculty member's current research project or to develop an independent project of their own that is guided by a faculty member. The academic year culminates with the Conference for Undergraduate Research and Creative Projects, during which students present posters and oral presentations about their work.

This provides fantastic preparation and experience for a lot of the skills which students will be using in their working lives, and the results of this type of approach can be seen in the university's impressively high graduate employment rate. At the most recent survey, 91 percent of Wayne State University graduates were successfully employed or in further education within six months of completing their course.