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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities students are on the go! You will have many opportunities to meet students from around the world, participate in undergraduate research, explore the vibrant and fun surrounding cities, join student groups, complete internships and develop as a whole person.

About the institution

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a top-10 public research institution, offering a comprehensive range of 150 undergraduate programs. Our campus in Minneapolis/St. Paul is both beautiful and metropolitan, providing opportunities to experience the arts, sports, the outdoors, and internships. The University of Minnesota is the one of the only public, Big Ten universities in a major metropolitan area.

Fast Facts:
• Approximately 6,000 international students from 130+ countries.
• Faculty includes many inventors, Nobel Prize winners, and business leaders.
• More than 485,000 alumni and 90 alumni networks worldwide.
• Member of the American Association of Universities, receiving over $1 billion in research funding each year.

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, conduct research, and gain hands-on experience by participating in an internship or a co-op.

You’ll find unlimited opportunities for entertainment and culture right outside your door. Just minutes from campus, you can 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. Our Minneapolis campus is located very close to the MSP international airport with direct flights from London.

You’ll meet new people and make lifelong friends by living in one of our conveniently located residence halls, joining a few of our nearly 1,000 student groups, participating in campus traditions like Homecoming, and studying with classmates in your college.

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Number of Undergraduate Students

31000

Student to Faculty Ratio

17:1

Size of Instituition

Very Large Institution >30,000

Selectivity

Selective (25-50% admitted)

Campus Style

In a City of 3.5 million people

Education Model

Liberal Arts and Science with a Research Focus

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes, it is encouraged

Are there study abroad options?

Yes, it is encouraged

Cost of Tuition

$32,096 per year with $2,000 tuition surcharge for Carlson School of Management and College of Science & Engineering students.

Funding

IB Grade Requirements

We do holistic review, so we do not have a minimum entry requirement for IB students.

UFP Grade Requirements

Pending review from our admissions office

Subjects

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World Top 200

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USA Top 100

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Top 50 US News Best Global Universities

Accounting & Finance
Country Top 30
Accounting & Finance
World Top 200
Architecture
Country Top 50
Architecture & Built Environment
World Top 200
Biological Sciences
World Top 200
Biological Sciences/Biology
Country Top 100
Buisness and Management
Industry Top 100
Business and Management
World Top 200
Business and Management
Country Top 100
Chemical Engineering
World Top 50
Chemistry
World Top 100
Chemistry
Country Top 50
Communication and Media Studies
World Top 100
Communications
USA Top 100
Communications and Media Studies
Country Top 100
Computer Science
Country Top 100
Computer Science and Information Systems
World Top 300
Dentistry
World Top 50
Design
USA Top 50
Development Studies
World Top 100
Economics
Country Top 100
Economics & Econometrics
World Top 100
Education
Country Top 30
Education & Training
World Top 100
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
World Top 300
Engineering
Country Top 100
Engineering and Technology
World Top 200
English
Country Top 100
English Language & Literature
World Top 200
Environmental Science
Country Top 100
Environmental Sciences
World Top 100
Geography
World Top 50
Geology
World Top 200
History
World Top 100
Information Technology
Country Top 20
Law and Legal Studies
World Top 300
Linguistics
World Top 200
Materials Sciences
World Top 200
Mathematics
Country Top 100
Mathematics
World Top 200
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
World Top 200
Medicine
World Top 200
Modern Languages
World Top 200
Nursing
Country Top 50
Nursing
World Top 100
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
World Top 50
Philosophy
World Top 200
Physics
USA Top 100
Physics & Astronomy
World Top 200
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology & Physical Therapy
Country Top 30
Politics
World Top 200
Politics/Political Science
Country Top 100
Psychology
World Top 100
Psychology
Country Top 50
Sociology
World Top 200
Statistics and Operational Research
World Top 100
Veterinary Science
World Top 50
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Degree Area
Accounting & Finance
Business
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Engineering
African Studies
Language & Culture
American Studies
Language & Culture
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
Sciences
Anthropology
Society & Social Sciences
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies
Language & Culture
Architecture
Art & Design
Art & Design
Art & Design
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computing & ICT
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Sciences
Bio-Veterinary/Animal Science
Sciences
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
Sciences
Biological Sciences
Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering
Business and Management
Business
Chemical/Energy Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Sciences
Chinese Studies
Language & Culture
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Classics and Ancient History
Society & Social Sciences
Communication and Media Studies
English & Media
Computer Games and Graphics
Computing & ICT
Computer Science
Computing & ICT
Creative Writing
English & Media
Dance
Performing Arts
Data Science
Computing & ICT
Dietetics/Nutrition
Medicine & Healthcare
Drama & Theatre
Performing Arts
Ecology & Conservation
Sciences
Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Education
Society & Social Sciences
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English Literature and/or Language
English & Media
Environmental Science
Sciences
Fashion
Art & Design
Food Science
Sciences
Geography
Society & Social Sciences
Geology/Geoscience
Sciences
History
Society & Social Sciences
History of Art
Society & Social Sciences
Information Technology
Computing & ICT
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges
Society & Social Sciences
International Relations
Society & Social Sciences
Japanese
Language & Culture
Journalism
English & Media
Legal Studies/Pre-Law
Society & Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Linguistics
Language & Culture
Manufacturing
Engineering
Marketing
Business
Materials Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Modern Languages Mixed
Language & Culture
Music
Performing Arts
Natural Sciences
Sciences
Nursing
Medicine & Healthcare
Philosophy
Society & Social Sciences
Philosophy Politics and Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Physiotherapy
Medicine & Healthcare
Politics
Society & Social Sciences
Pre-Med
Medicine & Healthcare
Psychology
Society & Social Sciences
Social Policy
Society & Social Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences
Software Engineering
Computing & ICT
Sport Science
Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics
Theology and Religious Studies
Society & Social Sciences
Urban Planning
Society & Social Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Sciences

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