Why WSU
As Michigan's only urban, research university, WayneState conducts critical research that continually advances the frontiers of knowledge and practice.
- With more than 200 degree and certificate programs and more than 9000 students, WayneState has one of the largest graduate schools in the country, ranking among the top 10 nationally.
- Excellence in academics and research has made WayneState an internationally recognized institution.
- The university's Carnegie designation as a ResearchUniversity (very high research activity) is reflective of a deep commitment to excellence in graduate education, relevance in academic curriculum, and leadership in research and scholarship.
- Research expenditures top $226 million annually, placing WayneState among the top 60 public universities in the nation, according to the National Science Foundation.
- Recent additions to the university's research portfolio include the Perinatalogy Research Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the state of Michigan's NextEnergyCenter.
- WSU partners in the University Research Corridor, an alliance of Michigan’s three leading research institutions, to play a key role in creating a vibrant Michigan economy. It leverages the intellectual capital of its three public research universities, works proactively to attract the knowledge economy businesses, educates the workforce and plants the seeds for the new industries of tomorrow.
- Affiliated with more than 40 institutions worldwide, WayneState's outreach extends globally. Students can experience firsthand the challenges of working with multinational companies, roll up their sleeves to combat diseases in developing nations, research international conflict management and participate in many other international programs.
- Wayne State is Michigan’s most diverse campus, with students from 44 states and more than 100 countries.
Midtown Detroit and the state of Michigan
Wayne State is located in the Midtown section of Detroit and is easily accessible from all major freeways.
- Located on the shipping lane between the upper Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, and only a short river crossing from Windsor, Ontario, Detroit is one of the nation’s truly international cities
- Wayne StateUniversity is part of the UniversityCulturalCenter, named for its high concentration of museums, theatres, libraries, galleries and educational organizations
- Exciting nightlife with trendy restaurants and cafes just blocks away
- The surrounding urban neighborhood includes alternative art galleries, unique shops and eclectic restaurants
- Near the headquarters of some of the country’s largest corporations, providing tremendous opportunities for internships and employment
- Beyond Midtown, our metropolitan area has charming neighborhoods, new sports and entertainment arenas, vibrant businesses and international trade
- Beaches and marinas line the shores of the Great LakesState, providing opportunities for sailing, kayaking and swimming
- In the winter, sports enthusiasts can hunt, ski, snowboard, snowmobile and sled over millions of acres of state land
- Thirteen Metroparks in five nearby counties are known for their immaculate facilities and offer year-round recreational activities for families
