| Total Certificate Tuition Cost | $13,900 (Full 12 credits) |
| Cost Per Course | $3,475 (each course earns 3 graduate credits) |
| Application Fee | $75 domestic students/$90 international students (Non-refundable) |
| Mandatory Student Fees | ~$241 per term enrolled (Based on 2025-2026 rates) |
Note: Tuition is a flat rate regardless of residency and may increase according to annual U-M tuition adjustments.
Reduce your costs towards a SEAS master’s degree.
- You can apply up to 12 credits of completed certificate courses toward a SEAS residential Master of Science (MS) or 6 credits if you also choose to receive the certificate.
- Applying 12 credits provides the opportunity to reduce up to one semester of residential tuition.
- Upon admission to the master’s program, you will meet with an academic advisor to assist in your credit transfer.
Please note admission to the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the master’s program.
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How to Pay for the Michigan SEAS Certificate: Employer Reimbursement and Support
Whether you want to earn a degree or upgrade your skills, your benefits package may be able to help cover the cost of furthering your education.
- Many companies provide up to $5,250 annually in tax-free tuition reimbursement.
- Downloadable template: We provide an "Employer Reimbursement Template" designed to help you pitch this program to your employer by focusing on the "Tactical Upskilling” and "Translator" value of immediate, decision-ready technical skills like network mapping, GIS, and Life Cycle Assessment that you will bring back to the organization.
