Welcome International Students
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Welcome to the University of Michigan-Flint! This page brings together the academic programs, admissions requirements, costs, housing, and student community information that international students need most.
Unique Features of Graduate and Undergraduate Offerings
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Accounting
- Actuarial Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Art Education
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Design
- Digital Manufacturing & Automation Technology
- Early Childhood Studies
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English
- English Teacher’s Certificate
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Green Chemistry
- Health Care Management
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Biology
- Human-Centered Design
- Information Technology & Informatics
- Integrated Science Teacher’s Certificate
- Integrated Social Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher’s Certificate
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Nursing
- Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
- Philosophy
- Physics, Applied & Engineering
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Secondary & K-12 Teacher’s Certificate
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies Teacher’s Certificate
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Sustainability & Energy Technology
- Theatre
- Wildlife Biology
Supply Chain Management is also available as a bachelor’s program.
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Proof of English Proficiency
First-year applicants from countries or regions in which English is not the primary language of instruction are required to demonstrate English proficiency in order to be admitted to UM-Flint. More information can be found at First-Year International Students.
Undergraduate
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| ACT | 20 (English) |
| Duolingo | 100 |
| ELS | Certificate of Completion (ELS Level 112) |
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall band |
| iTEP Academic | Level 3.5 or higher |
| MET | 53 |
| Michigan Language Center | Advanced Star 1 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 46 |
| SAT | SAT Reading: 480 |
| TOEFL | 61 (internet-based); 500 (paper-based) |
| TOEFL Essentials | 6.5 |
- First-year students who have attended four years in a U.S. high school with grades of C (2.0) or better in all English classes must submit official transcripts to verify.
- UM-Flint’s TOEFL institution code is 1853.
- All English proficiency scores can be submitted via iService except how to send Duolingo results to institutions.
- Applicants who are citizens of, or who completed their previous education in, an English proficiency-exempt country may not be required to submit additional proof of English proficiency.
Graduate
More information can be found on the graduate English proficiency page. Scores must be no more than two years old. The minimum acceptable scores are as follows:
- TOEFL internet-based test: 84 (institution code 1853)
- TOEFL Essentials: overall score of 8.5
- IELTS: 6.5 (Academic, not General Training)
- Duolingo: 110
- Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
- Pearson PTE Academic: overall score of 56
- MET: overall score of 52 (B2 level)
- ECPE: Certificate of Proficiency
Testimonials
“As a graduate student at UM-Flint, I truly appreciate the close-knit community and the personalized attention from professors who are dedicated to my success. The campus’s vibrant atmosphere and numerous extracurricular opportunities make my time in school both enriching and enjoyable.”
Priscilla Mac-Kittah
Graduate Student from Ghana
“Being a part of the UM-Flint community has made it possible for me to build my portfolio through campus jobs, grow my leadership skills through the many student organizations on campus, and develop myself in a personal and professional capacity. The resources that the university offers to support the basic needs of students, transportation, and programming have offered an advantage to my student life experience in the U.S.”
Amanda Binu,
Undergraduate Student from India
“The university creates such a welcoming environment that it instantly felt like a second home. The Center for Global Engagement has been a cornerstone of my positive experience here. This inclusivity has made my transition smoother and my experience richer. The professors here are exceptionally supportive and accessible. They offer personalized attention and genuine guidance, which has been incredibly beneficial for my academic progress.”
Rifat Al Nur Ananta
Undergraduate Student from Bangladesh
Tuition and Fees
The cost tables below are estimates and are subject to change. Full details for all programs are available on the Tuition & Fees page.
Undergraduate Programs
| Expense Category | Lower Division | Upper Division |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12 credits per semester; excludes any additional course-related fees) | $27,676 | $28,036 |
| Living expenses | $11,374 | $11,374 |
| Health insurance | $2,330.16 | $2,330.16 |
| Books and supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total estimated expenses | $43,180 | $43,540 |
Graduate Programs
| Expense Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (8 credits per semester; excludes any additional course-related fees) | $19,760 |
| Living expenses | $11,374 |
| Health insurance | $2,330.16 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,000 |
| Total estimated expenses | $35,264 |
Scholarships
- CIT Non-Resident Graduate Tuition Scholarship — covers up to 100% of the difference between the residential and non-residential graduate tuition rates and is renewable in subsequent terms. Students must meet GPA and other criteria to be eligible.
- Global Graduate Merit Scholarship — a competitive merit-based scholarship available to international graduate students. Recipients must view themselves as cultural ambassadors.
- Undergraduate First-Year Merit Scholarship
Guidelines
- Students should be admitted by May 1 with a minimum recalculated incoming GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale). The scholarship is renewable every semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at UM-Flint.
- Scholarships will be applied directly to the student’s tuition account.
Other Financial Aid Opportunities
UM-Flint general scholarships are available for students across academic and economic backgrounds. For the majority of scholarships, students must submit an online application during the application period of Dec. 1 through Feb. 15. Graduate scholarships have an extended deadline from March 1 through June 1. Application requirements vary by scholarship, so students are encouraged to read all criteria and requirements carefully before applying.
Housing Information
More information is available from Housing and Residential Life, including on-campus and off-campus options, costs, and amenities.
First Street Residence Hall
First Street Residence Hall is home to all of our first-year students. Students living in First Street who are first-time-in-college must have a meal plan.
Double suites have two bedrooms (one or two people in each bedroom). Bedrooms are 13 feet by 11 feet, and the common living area is 10.5 feet by 11.5 feet.
Riverfront Residence Hall
Riverfront Residence Hall is home to upper-class and graduate students. Students living in Riverfront have the option of a meal plan.
Four-person double: 865 square feet.
Two-person single standard: 715 square feet.
Housing and Dining Rates
The rates below are for the 2024–25 academic year.
| Room Type | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | $3,645 | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Single | $4,655 | $4,655 | $4,655 |
| Premium/studio | $5,150 | $5,150 | $5,150 |
| Meal plan (Maize) | $1,771 | $1,771 | Not available |
| Meal plan (Blue) | $2,352 | $2,352 | Not available |
All first-year students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. View the residential meal plan page for more information.