Michigan Technological University MTU
About
Michigan Technological University (MTU), located in Houghton, Michigan, was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School to train mining engineers for the local copper industry. With an initial enrollment of 23 students and four faculty members, the institution has evolved into a comprehensive public research university. Today, MTU offers over 140 degree programs across six colleges, including engineering, computing, business, and environmental sciences, serving approximately 7,300 students.
Michigan Technological University (MTU), located in Houghton, Michigan, was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School to train mining engineers for the local copper industry. With an initial enrollment of 23 students and four faculty members, the institution has evolved into a comprehensive public research university. Today, MTU offers over 140 degree programs across six colleges, including engineering, computing, business, and environmental sciences, serving approximately 7,300 students.
The university is classified as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity. It boasts 16 research centers and institutes, focusing on areas such as space sciences, robotics, energy, and health technologies. Notably, the H-STEM Complex, completed in 2024, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research in biomedical engineering and health technologies.
Student life at MTU is enriched by its vibrant campus culture and outdoor recreational opportunities. The university owns Mont Ripley, a ski hill just across Portage Lake, and maintains extensive cross-country ski trails. Additionally, the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, located on campus, is the official mineral museum of the state of Michigan and houses over 36,000 specimens, many from the Lake Superior region.
- Houghton
1400 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States
