University of Michigan-Dearborn

About University of Michigan-Dearborn

The University of Michigan–Dearborn (commonly referred to as UM-Dearborn or UM-D) is a public university located in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. It is one of the two satellite campuses of the University of Michigan.

Enrolled students have full access to the extensive library systems, galleries, and sporting events of the main campus, and graduates are members of the largest alumni organization of its kind in the world, the University of Michigan Alumni Association. Faculty and students collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity.

Originally known for its elite engineering and management programs, UM-D now offers over 90 academic majors, 28 masters degree programs, and 3 doctoral degree programs across all disciplines. Both the College of Computer Science and Engineering and the College of Business have been designated as some of the best programs in both the nation and region.

• UM Dearborn scores at least 5% higher than the national average in student satisfaction according to the latest Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey.
• American industry meets Midwestern wildlife: UM Dearborn has over 70 acres of preserved natural areas in our own backyard, yet not even 2 miles away from the Ford Motor Co.’s world headquarters.
• UM Dearborn is top in classrooms to careers: 60% of co-op students receive a job offer from their company upon graduation.
• Quality + Safety: UM Dearborn ranked the #1 safest public university in Michigan and the 7th all-around best regional public university in the region by U.S. News & World Report.
• UM-Dearborn has earned the Community Engagement Classification, awarded by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, for the university’s commitment to being deeply engaged with its larger community through teaching, learning, research and service that makes a difference.
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