Admitted International Student Resources
Welcome International Students!
This page is especially for you – resources and information to help you navigate your next steps. Taubman College is home to 161 international students from 31 different countries. We are looking forward to you joining us.
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You can join the group by adding current student Yufei Zhu on WeChat through the following WeChat ID: Zhismyvx00
Resources
U-M International Center Resources
- Pre-Arrival Guide for International Students
- Housing for International Students
- Life in Ann Arbor
- International Student Advising and Support
- Events Calendar for international students
Student Life Resources
Other U-M Resources
Financial Resources for International Students
Though international students are ineligible for U.S. need-based federal financial aid, you are eligible for scholarships and fellowships from U-M organizations such as:
- U-M Office of Financial Aid – International Student Resources
- U-M International Institute
- U-M International Center
- U-M Center for the Education of Women (CEW+)
Additional Funding Resources
Meet our Students
Immigration Details: F-1 Visa
Master of Architecture / Master of Urban Design
- Taubman College will be processing your I-20.
- Please expect to receive instructions for completing your financial certification 1-2 business days after you accept the offer of admission in Wolverine Access (inclusive of paying your deposit).
- You will receive your I-20 within 6-8 weeks of submitting your financial certification.
- Taubman College cannot request your I-20 before receiving your enrollment deposit.
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- The Rackham Graduate School will be processing your I-20.
- Once you accept the offer of admission and set up your uniqname, you will receive an email invitation to the M-Passport system. The invitation email will be sent to your U-M email address.
- Once you log in to M-Passport, instructions on how to proceed with the new I-20/DS-2019 request process will be provided.
If you have any questions, please email Rackham Admissions at rackadmis@umich.edu.
Estimate of Financial Certification
If you need an F-1 or J-1 visa, the University of Michigan is required by the U.S. government to obtain documentation proving that international applicants (non-U.S. citizens) have sufficient financial resources to provide for their expenses while in the United States. Taubman College is the U-M office that will prepare your I-20 or DS-2019 after you have provided the required documents.
After all the documents are approved, Taubman College will begin the process to prepare your I-20 or DS-2019.
Master of Urban Design/Master of Architecture Advanced Standing Financial Certification Estimate
| Expense | One Year – 12 Months | Per Month | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees – may not be 0 (total for 2 terms; Fall, Winter) | See Office of the Registrar Tuition and Fees | $63,622 | |
| Living Expenses for Student | $29,088 | $2,424 | $29,088 |
| Books & Supplies | $4,236 | $353 | $4,236 |
| Health Insurance – may not be 0 | $2,664 | $222 | $2,664 |
| Subtotal for Student | $99,610 | ||
Master of Architecture Financial Certification Estimate
| Expense | One Year – 12 Months | Per Month | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees – may not be 0 (total for 3 terms; Summer, Fall, Winter) | See Office of the Registrar Tuition and Fees | $80,426 | |
| Living Expenses for Student | $34,193 | $2,850 | $37,043 |
| Books & Supplies | $4,236 | $353 | $4,236 |
| Health Insurance – may not be 0 | $2,664 | $222 | $2,664 |
| Subtotal for Student | $124,369 | ||
Master of Urban Regional Planning Estimated Financial Certification
Visit the Rackham Immigration Documents page to learn more about financial certification.
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