University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a top-10 public research institution, offering a comprehensive range of 150 undergraduate programs and 200 graduate and professional degree programs. Our campus in Minneapolis/St. Paul is both beautiful and metropolitan, providing opportunities to experience the arts, the outdoors, and internships.
Fast Facts:
- 6,400 international students from 130+ countries.
- Faculty includes many inventors, Nobel Prize winners, and business leaders.
- More than 485,000 alumni worldwide. Sixty-three percent live in Minnesota and more than a third hold doctoral or master’s degrees.
- Member of the American Association of Universities and receive over $955 million in research funding each year.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
School Overview
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
Students
Total Students
51,873
Faculty
Total Faculty
3,400
Student/Faculty Ratio
Tuition
Estimated Cost
$31,620
Admissions
Total Applicants
40,673
Admitted
57%
Enrolled
15%
Test Scores
SAT Math
610-740
SAT Reading
540-690
SAT Writing
550-670
ACT Composite
25-30
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
Location
Our thriving metropolitan location is the perfect place to jump-start your career. Whether you’re interested in business, government, the arts, technology, and science, or media. You will be able to explore careers, build your resume, and gain hands-on experience by participating in an internship or a co-op.
You’ll find unlimited opportunities for entertainment, culture, and hands-on experience right outside your door. Just minutes from campus you can find an internship at the State Capitol, attend a professional sporting event, shop at one of the world’s largest shopping malls, dine at a trendy uptown restaurant, get inspired at the Weisman Art Museum (on-campus), or relax at one of our local coffee shops.
The University of Minnesota is the one of the only public, Big Ten universities in a major metropolitan area! Our metropolitan location is the perfect place to start your career—whether you’re interested in business, government, the arts, technology and science, or media. Explore careers, build your resume, and gain hands-on experience by participating in an internship or a co-op.
At the University of Minnesota getting around campus is easy! Many students choose to walk, bike, or rollerblade through the campus grounds. Also, free campus shuttles run every few minutes, providing quick, convenient transportation for students on the go. You can also venture off campus to explore the city by taking the Metro Transit bus or light rail, including the Green Line, which connects downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis and runs through the heart of our Minneapolis campus.
Scholarships
Global Excellence Scholarships (Merit-based awards)
All international freshmen and transfer students who complete their applications for admission by the deadlines are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship. For the 2021-22 academic year, international freshmen can receive scholarships of $25,000, $15,000, or $10,000 per year for up to four years. Transfer students may receive $10,000 per year for up to three years when entering the University in the Fall semester.
International Student and Scholar Services Scholarships (Need-based awards)
Various scholarships are available for new international students based on criteria such as financial need, academic merit, and educational goals. Students are required to complete an online application and several short essays for consideration. Applications for need-based scholarships must be completed no later than February 1, 2021. To be eligible for consideration for the need-based scholarships, students must complete their application for admission by the regular deadline (January 1 for freshman applicants; transfer admission deadlines vary) and be admitted to the University of Minnesota by April 1.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Scholarship (UROS)
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Scholarship (UROS) is awarded to high-achieving students with an interest in research. Recipients work on a research project with a faculty mentor and receive a stipend of approximately $1,700.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
We have 3,500 faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research; you can take part in this vital, exciting enterprise! Our faculty are engaged in creative and scholarly activity in the arts, humanities, business, and physical and social sciences: you can do research in any of these areas!
You will journey from a knowledge gatherer to a knowledge generator. You'll help solve the world's grand challenges: everything from poverty to cancer to climate change.
On our campuses, at our field stations, and in our communities, thousands of students, faculty, and staff create new knowledge and develop new examples of human expression each and every day!
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects.
Benefits of Research:
- Gain hands-on experience
- Become an expert in your field
- Build skills and learn new technologies
- Explore potential careers
- Form mentoring relationships with faculty members
- Collaborate with other members of your research group
- Prepare yourself for a job or graduate study
COVID-19 Update
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities knows that COVID-19 has impacted many parts of your everyday life, including your academic life. Your courses, activities, and testing options are all paused or look very different from last year. We want to assure you that as you apply to the University of Minnesota, we will be understanding of all your circumstances.
As we continue to pause our in-person tours and events through December 2020, we promise to provide many opportunities for you to explore the University’s world-class opportunities, ask questions directly with our admissions counselors, and get the support you need throughout your college search process.
Student Life
At the University of Minnesota, you can dream, and you can do. You can dive in and create. You can build and become, learn, and discover. And you can share your successes and those of everyone you meet here who inspires you
Student Life
When you live on campus, you'll get a start on meeting new people and developing lifelong friendships while being close to classrooms, libraries, recreational centers, restaurants, and all the resources you need. The campus is surrounded by distinct and welcoming neighborhoods, so whether you live off-campus or on-campus, there are endless places to discover.
Students come together to socialize and learn from each other in countless ways. Across campus and in every major, you'll discover purpose, community, and opportunity. Student groups are a great way to get involved. There are more than 1,000, including:
- The Minnesota International Student Association
- The Meme Club
- The Robotics Team
- The Alpine Ski Team
- The Capoeira Club, just to name a few!
You can also develop your strengths and leadership skills through service-learning and other community engagement opportunities in the vibrant Twin Cities.
Centered in a vibrant metropolitan community, the Twin Cities campus is also a world in itself—with miles of bike paths, numerous lakes, and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area right in the heart of campus. You'll also have access to state-of-the-art recreation and wellness facilities, with programs in everything from intramural sports to outdoor recreation and fitness programs.
International Student Services (ISSS)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota’s international community
International Student Services (ISSS)
At The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, all of our ISSS advisers and counselors are professionally trained to provide information about non-immigrant visa issues for students and scholars with F, J, H, and O visas. We provide counseling to international students and scholars about academic, personal, and family matters, including issues of cross-cultural adjustment and professional integration once students return home. ISSS also offers training and programs that enhance the awareness and understanding of cross-cultural and international issues across campus.
ISSS Programs:
Global Gopher Events (International Student Orientation): This program was designed for our incoming international students (first year, transfer, graduate and professional degree students, and non-degree students). Due to COVID-19, we have expanded Global Gopher Events and moved it online so students can participate virtually! This is an opportunity for new international students to make new friends, prepare for classes, and discover all of the amazing services the University offers with advice from experienced international student leaders.
Culture Corps: This program was created to help international students become more active on campus. International students provide unique perspectives and personal insights to enrich cross-cultural understanding at the University of Minnesota and the Culture Corps Program provides monetary awards to international students willing to share their experiences.
International Buddy Program: Adjusting to a new environment can be challenging. This program eases the transition, with current U.S. and international undergraduate students helping new undergraduate students.
Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat: This retreat is for both US and international students who want to learn to become more effective in international environments. This leadership retreat will help students develop cross-cultural communication skills, cross-cultural leadership skills and new friendships.
Students & Faculty
Faculty
Admissions
SAT Scores:
Math: 610–740,
Reading: 540–690
(25th-75th percentile)
ACT Scores:
25–30
(25th-75th percentile)
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Other Requirements:
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
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| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | ||||||
| African-American/Black Studies | ||||||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | ||||||
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| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | ||||||
| Agricultural Economics | ||||||
| Agricultural Engineering | ||||||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | ||||||
| Agriculture, General | ||||||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | ||||||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | ||||||
| American Indian/Native American Studies | ||||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Animal Sciences, General | ||||||
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | ||||||
| Anthropology | ||||||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | ||||||
| Applied Economics | ||||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Applied Psychology | ||||||
| Arabic Language and Literature | ||||||
| Archeology | ||||||
| Architecture | ||||||
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | ||||||
| Area Studies, Other | ||||||
| Art History | ||||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||||||
| Art Teacher Education | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Asian Studies | ||||||
| Asian-American Studies | ||||||
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| Astrophysics | ||||||
| Atomic/Molecular Physics | ||||||
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| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||||||
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| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | ||||||
| Biochemistry | ||||||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ||||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ||||||
| Bioinformatics | ||||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Biophysics | ||||||
| Biostatistics | ||||||
| Botany/Plant Biology | ||||||
| Botany/Plant Biology, Other | ||||||
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business Teacher Education | ||||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | ||||||
| Cell Physiology | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | ||||||
| Chemical Engineering | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Chinese Language and Literature | ||||||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | ||||||
| Civil Engineering, General | ||||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | ||||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Cognitive Science | ||||||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | ||||||
| Communication, General | ||||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | ||||||
| Comparative Literature | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||
| Computer Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ||||||
| Construction Management | ||||||
| Creative Writing | ||||||
| Criminology | ||||||
| Crop Production | ||||||
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | ||||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||||||
| Dance, General | ||||||
| Danish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | ||||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ||||||
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | ||||||
| Dentistry | ||||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | ||||||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | ||||||
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Dutch | ||||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Earth Science | ||||||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | ||||||
| East Asian Studies | ||||||
| Ecology | ||||||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | ||||||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Education, Other | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ||||||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | ||||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | ||||||
| Educational Psychology | ||||||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | ||||||
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| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Engineering, Other | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| Entomology | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| Environmental Design/Architecture | ||||||
| Environmental Health | ||||||
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| Epidemiology | ||||||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | ||||||
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| Family and Community Services | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | ||||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Family Psychology | ||||||
| Fashion | ||||||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ||||||
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | ||||||
| Finnish | ||||||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | ||||||
| Food Science | ||||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | ||||||
| Forest Resources Production and Management | ||||||
| Forestry, General | ||||||
| Forestry, Other | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| French Studies | ||||||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | ||||||
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | ||||||
| Gender Studies | ||||||
| Genetics, General | ||||||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ||||||
| Geography | ||||||
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | ||||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | ||||||
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| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | ||||||
| Health and Wellness, General | ||||||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | ||||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | ||||||
| Hebrew Language and Literature | ||||||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | ||||||
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Horticultural Science | ||||||
| Housing and Human Environments, General | ||||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | ||||||
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| Insurance | ||||||
| Interior Design | ||||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||||||
| Italian Language and Literature | ||||||
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| Journalism | ||||||
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| Labor and Industrial Relations | ||||||
| Landscape Architecture | ||||||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ||||||
| Latin American Studies | ||||||
| Latin Language and Literature | ||||||
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| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | ||||||
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| Linguistics | ||||||
| Management Information Systems, General | ||||||
| Marketing, Other | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
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| Materials Engineering | ||||||
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| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | ||||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | ||||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ||||||
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| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | ||||||
| Medicine | ||||||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | ||||||
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | ||||||
| Microbiology, General | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Multicultural Education | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Nanotechnology | ||||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | ||||||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | ||||||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | ||||||
| Neuroscience | ||||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ||||||
| Nursing Administration | ||||||
| Nursing Science | ||||||
| Nutrition Sciences | ||||||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||||||
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other | ||||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General | ||||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ||||||
| Pharmacology | ||||||
| Pharmacy | ||||||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | ||||||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ||||||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Physiology, General | ||||||
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology | ||||||
| Plant Sciences, General | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Portuguese Language and Literature | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Public Administration | ||||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | ||||||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | ||||||
| Public Health, General | ||||||
| Public Health, Other | ||||||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | ||||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ||||||
| Rhetoric and Composition | ||||||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | ||||||
| Russian Language and Literature | ||||||
| Russian Studies | ||||||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | ||||||
| Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ||||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||||
| Social Work | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | ||||||
| South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ||||||
| Statistics, General | ||||||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ||||||
| Systems Engineering | ||||||
| Taxation | ||||||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | ||||||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | ||||||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ||||||
| Technical Teacher Education | ||||||
| Toxicology | ||||||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | ||||||
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | ||||||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ||||||
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General | ||||||
| Water Resources Engineering | ||||||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | ||||||
| Women's Studies | ||||||
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology | ||||||
| Zoology/Animal Biology | ||||||
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