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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor entrepreneurship
Review the documented university identity, entrepreneurship programs, and sources connected to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Startup and research standing
Where University of Michigan stands
- in PitchBook University Rankings: Undergraduate Founders
- #8
- 2026
- alumni founders, 1,012 companies
- 1,085
- 2026
- raised by those companies
- $48.3B
- 2026
- university rankings list it
- 11 of 13
- Rankings ledger
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PitchBook University Rankings: Undergraduate Founders | 2026 | #8 | Up 1 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
| PitchBook University Rankings: Female Founders | 2026 | #14 | Down 3 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
 CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #16 | No change | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
 SCImago Institutions Rankings | 2026 | #18 | Down 10 | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige |
| PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders | 2025 | #21 | Down 2 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities | 2026-2027 | #21 | Down 2 | B | Research, Prestige |
 QS World University Rankings | 2014/15 | #23 | Down 9 | B | Prestige, Research, Talent, Performance |
| PitchBook University Rankings: MBA Founders | 2025 | #24 | Down 2 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
 Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #33 | Down 19 | B | Research |
 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | =34 | No prior edition | B | Prestige, Performance, People |
 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | =35 | Down 16 | A | Research, Prestige |
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Connected organizations
Around University of Michigan
01Research
Faculties, labs and teams
BLUElab at the University of MichiganUniversity, since 2003
Computer Science and Engineering at the University of MichiganUniversity
Michigan AerospaceUniversity, since 1914
Arts at MichiganUniversity
COMPASS: Center for Complex Particle SystemsUniversity, since 2023
ICPSR at University of Michigan Institute for Social ResearchUniversity, since 1962
02Community
Student and founder groups
Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS)Community, since 2015
Residence Halls Association at The University of MichiganCommunity, since 1956
UM Advocates for Diversity in Engineering (ADE)Community
University of Michigan Alumni Club of NYC (Official Page)Community
University of Michigan Interfraternity CouncilCommunity
University of Michigan Latino Alumni (UMLA)Community, since 1988
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Programs at University of Michigan
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Similar universities
| # | University | Founders | Companies | Raised | Raised per company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Harvard University | 1697 | 1532 | $148.9B | |
| 4 | Cornell University | 1541 | 1436 | $89.5B | |
| 5 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 1525 | 1342 | $111.2B | |
| 6 | University of Pennsylvania | 1466 | 1354 | $309.5B | |
| 7 | University of Waterloo | 1303 | 1006 | $62.7B | |
| 8 | University of Michigan, Ann ArborThis page | 1085 | 1012 | $48.3B | |
| 9 | Tel Aviv University | 1084 | 918 | $46.7B | |
| 10 | University of Texas, Austin | 1036 | 948 | $34.7B | |
| 11 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | 1032 | 936 | $51.1B | |
| 12 | Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | 1019 | 864 | $45.5B | |
| 13 | Yale University | 887 | 825 | $55.5B |
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