Corporate Relations
Corporate Relations
The University of Michigan Corporate Relations team works with businesses and university partners on philanthropic investments to enhance the student education experience, elevate innovation with world-class faculty, and increase partner visibility on campus. We can help businesses explore investment options, including student scholarships and fellowships, faculty research grants, program support, and more.
About U-M
The U-M community provides many opportunities for businesses to innovate with top faculty, access great student talent, and reach a large university community and alumni around the world.
#1
U.S.
Public
University
(QS World University
Rankings 2019–2023)
#1
Best Small
College Town
in America
(Wallethub 2023)
#3
National Undergraduate
Public University
(U.S. News & World
Report 2024)
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Student Talent and Education
The home of the Leaders and Best, U-M boasts a talented student body that can fuel a business's talent pipeline. Businesses can engage with students for hands-on student projects and recruiting, as well as upskilling or reskilling their current employees through professional and executive education opportunities.
45,652
undergraduate
enrollment
(Fall 2024)
21,836
graduate
enrollment
(Fall 2024)
3.9–4.0
average
high school
GPA
Research and Innovation
As one of the top research institutions in the world, U-M promotes industry collaborations across a wide range of disciplines. With $786M raised by startups, 354 patents issued, and 25 startups launched in 2023, U-M strives to be a leader in innovation, staying on the cutting edge of new discoveries to create impact in our communities and around the globe.
#2
in research volume
among U.S. research
universities
$2.04B
research
expenditures
(FY2024)
615
new inventions
reported
(2024)
Community Engagement
The Corporate Relations team can help businesses reach students, faculty, and staff through philanthropy, sponsorships, scholarships, and center membership.
70%
of in-state
undergraduates
received
financial aid
668,000+
alumni
worldwide
45%
of in-state
undergraduates
received
need-based grants
400+ sporting events
900+ student-athletes
25+ career fairs
1,000+
University of Michigan
Museum of Arts
events and exhibitions
1,800+
student
organizations
50+
University Musical
Society performances
and events
2,884,446
Michigan Medicine
outpatient
clinic visits
116,617
Michigan Medicine
emergency &
urgent care visits
250+
centers and institutes,
many with industry
partner programs