Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a public research university established in the year 1903. Initially, the university was known as the Western State Normal School, which provided two-year-long training programs to the students. It was renamed multiple times in the past before it got its current name. In the year 1904, the university welcomed its first batch of classes with 117 students enrolled in it. Furthermore, the university awarded its first master’s degree in the year 1953 and first doctoral degree in the year 1968. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching listed WMU as a research-based university in the year 2000.

The most popular majors offered by Western Michigan University are Engineering, Visual and Performing Arts, Health Professions and Related Programs, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Business, Management, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. WMU now offers about 250-degree programmes across seven colleges. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Education and Human Development, and Haworth College of Business are some of the popular schools of the Western Michigan University.

The campus of the university is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and encompasses about 1,250 acres. It consists of some of the finest conveniences in the Midwest. The university has several campuses, namely the East Campus, the Parkview Campus, the Main Campus, and the College of Aviation. There are two natural preserves that are accessible to students for educational and research purposes. Additionally, the campuses also provide many student-friendly amenities such as cafes, dining halls, and parking facilities. Western Michigan University has many regional educational centers located in various spots in Michigan. Students can also explore their interests other than academics in more than 300 students’ organizations.

Western Michigan University is home to culturally diverse student demographics that come from all around the globe. In the year 2019, the total student enrolment was 21,470 students. It offers 152 bachelor’s programs, 76 master’s programs, and 33 doctoral degrees in various fields. Additionally, it has awarded a total of 293,404 degrees since 1918.

Western Michigan University has a long list of notable alumni who are now pursuing successful careers, including television host Terry Crews, author Richelle Mead, award-winning actress Marin Mazzie, actor Tim Allen, singer Luther Vandross, politician Rashida Tlaib, actor Bruce Campbell and the CEO of Stryker Corporation, Homer Stryker. WMU has more than 250,000 alumni globally out of which 73% of alumni reside in the United States.

Master of Science in Data Science

Duration - 2 Years
Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
Fees - INR 13.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)

Courses	Exams
MEM - 1 Course	GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above
MS - 13 Courses	GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above
BE/Btech - 12 Courses	SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above
BSc - 7 Courses	SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 61-71
BBA - 6 Courses	SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above
MIM - 1 Course	IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above PTE - 54 & Above
MBA - 1 Course	GMAT - 450 & Above GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above
Other Courses - 3 Courses	IELTS - 6-6.5 TOEFL - 71-80 SAT - Accepted

Documents	SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required
Application fees	USD 100
Type of deadline	Depends on course
Intake Season & Deadlines	Fall - 15ᵗʰ Feb 2020 - 15ᵗʰ Jun 2021 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Aug 2020 - 15ᵗʰ Nov 2021 Summer - 15ᵗʰ Jan 2020 - 15ᵗʰ Jan 2022

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
MEM - 1 Course	1.5 - 2 Years	INR 12.8L USD 17,529
MS - 13 Courses	16 - 24 Months	INR 12.8L - 17.5L USD 17,529 - 23,910
BE/Btech - 12 Courses	4 Years	INR 11.9L - 12.2L USD 16,286 - 16,646
BSc - 7 Courses	4 Years	INR 10.6L - 15.5L USD 14,450 - 21,210
BBA - 6 Courses	4 Years	INR 12.2L USD 16,646
MIM - 1 Course	1.5 - 2 Years	INR 15.9L USD 21,737
MBA - 1 Course	24 Months	INR 13.5L USD 18,405
Other Courses - 3 Courses	1.5 - 4 Years	INR 11.9L - 12.8L USD 16,286 - 17,529