LeapScholar, part of Leap, announced its latest partnership with Michigan Technological University (MTU), a top STEM college and public research university in the USA. Through its array of global university collaborations, the firm has been on a mission to make world-class education more accessible and affordable for Indian students. With this collaboration as a part of Leap Advantage, LeapScholar brings the College of Engineering’s prominent MS in Mechanical Engineering and the College of Computing’s highly regarded MS in Health Informatics to Indian students aspiring to earn a U.S. degree in a hybrid format at a much lower cost. 

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Michigan Tech has a strong reputation for graduating highly skilled professionals who secure rewarding employment opportunities. MTU students boast a 93% job placement rate after graduation, and they earn an average starting salary of $71,100. This is why Michigan Tech has recently been ranked as the 16th best public university in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal and has secured a position in the top 25 nationally for return on investment, as recognized by Forbes.

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A portion of the courses’ curriculum will be delivered to students online in India, and the rest will be on campus in Houghton, Michigan. This hybrid format will effectively reduce the total cost of the program by almost INR 8 Lakhs. The requirement for GRE scores has been waived as a part of the eligibility criteria for the program. With a STEM degree, students will qualify for a 3-year post-study work visa upon graduation, just like full-time international students.

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Regarding the collaboration with MTU, Vaibhav Singh, Co-Founder of Leap, said, “The demand for STEM courses continues to rise among Indian students, owing to many promising career prospects they offer. We're confident that this initiative will not only make education more accessible but also contribute to increased financial and academic benefits for those aspiring to pursue higher education in the U.S.” 

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“Michigan Tech has a long tradition of welcoming international students, and we embrace the opportunity to partner with LEAP to offer unique opportunities to expand access to our programs. Students from across the globe are an exciting, vibrant piece of the Michigan Tech community, and this new partnership with LEAP will expand access to our programs, making them more accessible for a new generation of students," said Will H. Cantrell, Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School.

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The fall session for Mechanical Engineering and Health Informatics starts on Monday, August 26, 2024.  Applications for both programs for Indian students are open. The last date to apply is Friday, July 26, 2024.

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For more information and to speak with a counsellor on the MTU Leap Advantage hybrid program, visit the Leap MS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Health Informatics pages.

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About LeapScholar: Founded in 2019, LeapScholar is part of Leap, South Asia’s largest end-to-end study abroad platform, which also owns LeapFinance and Yocket. LeapScholar has pioneered the ‘platform way’ of end-to-end services for students pursuing international education and careers and has a thriving community of over 2 million students. With the integration of colleges, universities, courses, and programs on one platform, a student can find the most suitable option with ease and make decisions based on merit, counselling, and community advice. The platform also offers access to IELTS coaching programmes. 

‍About Michigan Technological University: Michigan Technological University is a public research university home to more than 7,000 students from 54 countries. Founded in 1885, the University offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science and technology, engineering, forestry, business and economics, health professions, humanities, mathematics, and social sciences. Our campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.