Many WSU students secure internships with major corporations while they continue their studies. And because of WSU's stellar reputation, more than 95 percent of its students find jobs within six months of graduation. Wayne State University offers an education that is global in its outlook. Students build on their education with teaching opportunities enhanced by the latest new technologies, by performing with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and by designing cars for the Big Three automotive manufacturers. WSU gives students the unique opportunity to connect with faculty members who are national experts in their fields.
Students participate directly in research that is shaping the future.
Wayne State faculty members have made their marks in virtually every field and discipline. They receive funding from such organizations as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education as well as from Detroit hospitals and the state of Michigan. WSU continues to build on its foundation to bring a quality education to a new generation of students. The university has come a long way since its start as the Detroit Medical College in 1868. The addition of the College of Science in 1993 brings the total number of schools and colleges to 14.