University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota (University), founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.
From liberal arts to science and engineering, our students work with field-shaping faculty and researchers. We create classrooms, research opportunities, and community engagement experiences that prepare students to be leaders, innovators, and global citizens.
The undergraduate experience is all about discovering yourself, from preparing for a profession that excites you to building—from scratch—everything from your résumé to a solar car.
The University of Minnesota opens doors for those looking for learning opportunities. If you are an adult learner, you will find all sorts of flexible U of M programs to finish your degree, earn a certificate, or pursue professional development and personal growth.
You can enroll in an evening or online course through the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS). Credits earned through CCAP's Online and Distance Learning are recorded on your University of Minnesota transcript and are equivalent to credits earned on campus.
Our 4,000 faculty include members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Academy of Medicine, plus the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, among other bodies.
As director of undergraduate studies for the Department of African American and African Studies (AAAS), Mayes revised the curriculum and helped faculty launch new courses aligned with U of M liberal education requirements. And as a mentor, he has helped countless students forge their paths to success. For example, even while serving as a department chair, he worked closely with a student to help her graduate in four years while adding AAAS as a third major.
When you come curious to the University of Minnesota, you will discover the skills and connections you need to explore the world, secure a job, and create your future. For more information on admission requirements, campus visits, and opportunities at the U of M, visit the Admissions Office. You can also check the status of your undergraduate admission application on Application Tracker. Hear current students talk about what drives their curiosity and what opportunities they most value at the U of M.
The University of Minnesota is ranked as a "best value" university by USA Today, the Princeton Review, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance due to our competitive tuition rates, outstanding academic programs, and our focus on student success. At the U of M, every credit after 13 is free of charge. This keeps your costs down so that you can graduate in four years. (Students typically take 15-16 credits each semester.)
Many students at the U of M receive financial aid, including academic scholarships, grants, student employment, and loans. If you are new to the process, you can learn the financial aid basics, including terms like FAFSA and FAAN. Then you can learn more about the financial aid process, including a list of financial aid sources and tasks.
Do you have a bachelor's degree? Then you may apply for graduate admission. More than 200 graduate degree programs are available through the University of Minnesota. Learn more and apply. U of M graduate students receives various forms of financial aid—teaching assistantships, research assistantships, fellowships, grants, loans.
If a big challenge inspires you, you have come to the right place! Set on the Mississippi River banks and surrounded by a vibrant metropolitan community with agricultural roots, the U of M's Twin Cities campus is a place for seekers in all fields.
Ninety percent of first-year University of Minnesota students live on campus. You will meet new people and develop long-lasting friendships while being near classes, the student union, libraries, and recreation centers. Housing options range from residence halls to groups of students with similar academic or cultural interests living together in tight-knit Living Learning Communities.
Distinct and welcoming neighborhoods surround our campus. Whether you commute from home, or are ready to move off-campus, find the resources you need at Off-Campus Living. When you are ready, you can search for off-campus housing.
Our students socialize and learn from each other in more than 800 student groups, from the Alpine Ski Team and the Black Student Union to the Bass Fishing Team and the Capoeira Club. We also have an active Fraternity and Sorority community. Also, you can develop your strengths and leadership skills through service-learning and other community engagement opportunities.
The University of Minnesota is a diverse and inclusive environment, with students from all 50 states and 142 countries. Here you will encounter people and ideas from around the world that will challenge your thinking and take you down unexpected paths.
The Twin Cities believe in art and artists. The Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Guthrie Theater, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts —these are just a few examples. The University of Minnesota's arts programs is connected to all these creative communities. Our campus offers Northrop's magnificence, the Weisman Art Museum, the Bell Museum of Natural History, the Goldstein Museum of Design, and the West Bank Arts Quarter.