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Michigan Technological University
(MTU)
About
Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School, the first post-secondary institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 350 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,074
- Staff
- 1,519
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2020 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2021 |
ARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2024 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences | =451 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =489 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =554 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =639 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 739 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =855 | 42.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Michigan Technological University?
Michigan Technological University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 350-400, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =901.
When was Michigan Technological University founded?
Michigan Technological University was founded in 1885.
What are the top subjects at Michigan Technological University?
Top subjects at Michigan Technological University include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Civil Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering.
Where is Michigan Technological University located?
Michigan Technological University is located in Houghton, United States.