Degree Program
OverviewThe Application Process
To apply to the program, review the admissions criteria to make sure that you are eligible to apply. Request or download an application, complete all necessary paperwork, and submit by the appropriate deadline. If you have questions about any of the items, contact autoeng@umich.edu for assistance. Decisions typically take two months depending on when the application was sent in and if all of the required documents were provided. InterPro has a rolling admissions policy and applications are accepted for the various semesters. Be sure to plan ahead to ensure an on-time start date.
Applications are accepted for both the Fall and Winter semesters according to the following deadlines.
Deadline for Fall Admission
Domestic Applicants: July 1
International Applicants: April 1
Deadline for Winter Admission
Domestic Applicants: October 15
International Applicants: September 15
Apply Online
Prospective students are encouraged to apply online at
https://apply.embark.com/Grad/UMich/Engineering/26/ using the web application.
The process is very clear and the application is received instantaneously.
If you choose not to submit your application electronically, print out your application and send it by mail. See further information under "Application Checklist" at https://apply.embark.com/Grad/UMich/Engineering/26/.
InterPro Automotive Engineering
University of Michigan
1542 H.H. Dow Building
2300 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136
Supplementary Details About Information that
Should
Accompany Your Application
Complete and detailed instructions are available at https://apply.embark.com
Application Fees
Application fees range from $60–$75. Further information can be found with online application instructions https://apply.embark.com
Employment History Form
Please complete the Employment History Form and mail it to the InterPro Automotive Engineering mailing address specified below.
English Proficiency Test for International Applicants
All international applicants are required to successfully complete a University of Michigan-approved English Proficiency test (either the TOFEL, MELAB, or IELTS tests) unless they have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science in an English speaking country.
- The TOFEL website is http://wwww.ets.org. A minimum total score of 200 computer test (comparable to 560 on the paper-based test) is required for admission for all non-native speakers of English.
- THE IELTS website is http://www.ielts.org
- The MELAB website is http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Requirement
The GRE is recommended but not required unless you are applying for financial aid. Students applying for financial aid are required to complete the General portion of the GRE. The GRE Quantative portion should be 700 or above and the GRE Analytical Writing portion should be between 4–6. GRE website: http://www.ets.org.
Institution Code for Test Core Identification
For test score identification, the institution code for the University of Michigan is R1839.
Letters of Recommendation
Your recommenders should submit their letters of recommendation for you online. You will find instructions for recommenders when you are completing your online application. Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be from an employer. If you have been graduated three years or less, you must submit a letter of recommendation from a former professor.
Mailing Address
Inter-Pro Automotive Engineering
University of Michigan
1542 H.H. Dow Building
2300 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136
Resume
Please complete the Employment History Form and mail it to the Inter-Pro Automotive Engineering mailing address above.
Statement of Purpose
A statement of purpose is required. We recommend that you submit your statement of purpose online when completing the online application. This statement should be a concise, well-written essay about your background, your career goals, and how the Automotive Engineering Program will help you attain your career and educational objectives. In submitting your statement of purpose, please identify your area of concentration and describe why you are interested in this area and how it applies to you future goals.
Transcripts
It is preferred that sealed official transcripts be provided in a packet, but if necessary, sealed official transcripts may be sent by the issuing institution directly to the appropriate U-M office. Domestic applicants and international applicants should mail two sets of their sealed official undergraduate/graduate transcripts in a packet to the InterPro Automotive Engineering mailing address listed above.