3+2 program

Through the college's 3+2 program, international students can earn both a bachelor's degree from their home institution and a master's degree from Wayne State University in just five years. Students spend three years studying at their home institution and then complete a Master of Science in Engineering during their fourth and fifth years at Wayne State.

Our college routinely hosts students from numerous Chinese institutions, as well as India, Nigeria, Egyupt and the United Kingdom. These international students pursue advanced degrees in computer science, electric-drive vehicle engineering, civil and environmental engineering, and more. The 3+2 program not only creates a pipeline for international students but also provides College of Engineering students with the opportunity to collaborate with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds, thereby strengthening global partnerships.

About

Wayne State University collaborates with select universities to offer a 3+2 program. Students in this program spend three years at their home university, earning a bachelor's degree, and then study at Wayne State for two years to obtain a master's degree.

To enroll in the 3+2 program, you must meet all academic and legal requirements of both your home institution and Wayne State. Scholarship opportunities are available for up to five new students per semester from each participating university.

Admission requirements

• Currently be enrolled in a participating 3+2 university and have completed three years of undergraduate study with a specialization in an engineering discipline or computer science
• Have a minimum 2.75/4.0 GPA
• Submit a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 550 written or 79 online or IELTS of 6.5 or Duolingo English score of 110.

How to apply

1. Fill out the Graduate Admissions Application
2. Select the term you are applying for and answer the following questions about your birth and citizenship status. Select "Continue". 
3. Select the Graduate Program you are interested in from the drop-down menu. 
4. Enter your Personal Background: name, personal information and address. 
5. Complete the information on the Citizenship tab
6. In the "Academic History" tab, identify the name of your current university. You will be prompted with another pop up box. 
7. For "Degree"  select "Bachelor of Science" from the drop down menu. 
8. For "Graduation Date" please select a date prior to the start of the term you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for an upcoming Fall semester, select that specific semester option. 
9. You can leave the "Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Scale" box empty. Below is an example:

10. Next, you will be given a temporary user name and password and will be brought to a page where you can upload your documents. 
11. Please upload a copy of your transcripts and a TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo English score if you have taken this test. 3+2 students are not required to submit the WES/3rd party transcript evaluation.  However, the Graduate School requires that students send a translated final bachelor's degree-posted transcript directly from the institution once the student completes their bachelor degree requirements.
12. In the Program Checklist Items tab, there is a question that states "How did you first learn about this program?". Please indicate that you are a 3+2 student. 

Financial guarantee

All international applicants on F-1 visas must provide a financial guarantee to show evidence that they have sufficient funds available for their studies before the application can be processed.  Students participating in our 3+2 program are eligible to receive $3,000 per term (up to 4 terms) while completing the M.S. degree.

I-20 and visa information

Upon admission into Wayne State University, an I-20 will be mailed to you from Wayne State. Students should receive their I-20 in the mail within 2-3 weeks of admission.

Students are responsible for applying for their visa at their nearest U.S. Consulate.

Official document language

All official documents including your official transcripts, English proficiency test scores, financial affidavit, etc. must be provided in both English and your native language.  3+2 students are not required to submit the WES/3rd party transcript evaluation.  However, the Graduate School requires that students send us a translated final bachelor's degree-posted transcript directly from the institution once the student completes their bachelor degree requirements.

Questions

Reach out to Graduate Program Coordinators.