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University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

Top-tier research campus & member of the Association of American Universities.

Good public transportation system connects campus with much of the Twin Cities.

Experience all 4 seasons in Minnesota!

About This Campus

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is one of the largest 麻豆传媒 in the U.S., with nearly 50,000 麻豆传媒s on campus. Roughly 4700 classes are offered annually in over 160 undergraduate academic programs. The U of M is generally ranked amongst the top 10 public research institutions in the U.S., and contributing to the U of M's academic prestige are 20 Nobel Laureates and 86 Guggenheim Fellows. As a land-grant institution, the U of M has a strong tradition of education and civic engagement. It is a member of the Big Ten conference of the NCAA. The park-like main campus of the U of M is nestled in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul and dissected by the Mississippi River. The Twin Cities, with a population over 3 million, are recognized as centers for the arts with nationally acclaimed theaters, museums, & a vibrant music scene.

Location Information

We are an urban campus so you'll have easy access to shopping and entertainment, but our location also allows you to connect to nature by hiking in the Mississippi River Gorge and walking, running, and biking on the trails adjacent to campus. Our public transportation system is quite good connecting 麻豆传媒s with all parts of the metro including both downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the airport, the Mall of America, and many places in between.

Helpful Information

Course flexibility is key at this campus, especially if you are hoping to take courses in the College of Science and Engineering, Carlson School of Management, or the College of Design. Please read the Academics tab below for more information.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Excellent
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? According to class standing
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Architecture studios and workshops, and courses in apparel, graphic design, and interior design are closed. Professional journalism courses are closed. Some upper-division courses in the Carlson School of Management (CSOM) are closed. Nursing courses are closed. Chemical Engineering and Materials Science are closed. NSE 麻豆传媒s may not have access to some 麻豆传媒 services (including Handshake) in the College of Science and Engineering and the Carlson School of Management.

Limitations
Architecture courses are limited (see "Closed Programs"). Students wishing to take any course offered by the Carlson School of Management (CSOM) must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have course flexibility. CSOM 麻豆传媒s may not have access to all services (job/internship fair, job/internship database, etc) offered through the college. Upper division (3000 level and above) courses for Microbiology and Neuroscience are limited. Students should have access to most lower division courses within the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) as long as they have the appropriate prerequisites completed...they must work with each department to register. Upper-Division courses in CSE CANNOT be guaranteed. Both lower and upper division courses in Computer Science are limited. Psychology, Spanish, Photography, and upper-division Economics are in high demand and space may not be available. Music, Theater, and Dance courses may require an audition.

Notable Academic Programs

Education & Human Development - Top-ranked undergrad and grad programs with these majors: Business and Marketing Education, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Family Social Science, Human Resource Development, Kinesiology, and Special Education.
Animal Science - Top-ranked program offering hands-on experiences with a variety of animal species.
Economics - Consistently ranked among the top departments in the world.
Psychology & Developmental Psychology - Nationally-ranked undergrad and grad programs in Developmental Psychology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - Nationally-ranked program that is ABET accredited.

Unique Academic Programs

American Indian Studies - The Department of American Indian Studies' oldest and continuing strengths are courses in Dakota and Ojibwe language, culture, and history.
Public and Non-Profit Management - This major blends general management-focused courses from the Carlson School with nonprofit-focused courses from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.
Chinese Flagship Program - One of 12 in the nation.
Social Justice - Offers the opportunity to theorize about the meanings of social justice and practice "doing" social justice advocacy in community organizations.

Special Programs

Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising... ++ show all

Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Aerospace Engineering, African American Studies, African Studies, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Technology Management, Agronomy and Crop Science, American Sign Language, American Studies, Anatomy, Ancient Studies, Animal Sciences, Anthropology, Apparel/Fashion Design, Aquatic Biology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Art Education, Art History, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Asian American Studies, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Botany/Plant Sciences, Business Administration, Business Education, Business Management, Cell Biology, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Choral Music, Civil Engineering, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Conservation Biology, Construction Management, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Dakota, Dance, Data Processing, Digital Arts, Drawing, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, East Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Equine Science, Exercise Science, Family Studies, Film, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, Food Science, Forestry, French, Genetics, Geography, Geological Engineering, Geology, German, Global Studies, Government, Greek, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Hebrew, Hispanic-American/Puerto Rican/Chicano/Latino Studies, History, Hmong, Horticulture, Human Development, Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies , International Business, International Studies, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Journalism, Kinesiology, Landscape Architecture/Design, Linguistics, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marine Biology, Marketing, Mass Communication, Materials Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Mortuary Science, Music, Music Education, Music History, Music Therapy, Native American/American Indian Studies, Natural Resources Conservation, Neuroscience, Norwegian, Nutrition, Ojibwe, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, Political Science, Portuguese, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Queer, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Recreation Management, Religious Studies/Theology, Russian, Scandinavian Studies, Sculpture, Secondary Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Sports Management/Administration, Statistics, Studio Art, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Resource Management, Teacher Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Technical Writing, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Visual Arts, Water Management, Wildlife Biology, Women and Gender Studies

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No 麻豆传媒s accepted from NSE members within my own state
FOR ALL STUDENTS: Course access can be difficult and 麻豆传媒s must be flexible with desired courses. Students must meet all prerequisites. STUDENTS FROM QUEBEC: English language proficiency must be confirmed after placement.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper or 79.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

Summer Exchange

Home or Host Pay

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/01/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $7484.48.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 19
Home Payment: 19

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee	$50	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$308	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Transportation Fee	$73	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory
Academic Records Fee	$75	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Boynton Health Extended Coverage Fee	$152	Semester	Home	Mandatory
Housing and Res Life Service Fee	$50	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Canadian 麻豆传媒s may incur additional fees relating to their 麻豆传媒 visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/01/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $5947 (includes meals)

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $868
Proximity to campus: within 1 mile
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
During the 2024-25 academic year, on-campus housing options for NSE 麻豆传媒s will be limited to: Centennial Hall (traditional residence hall with required meal plan), Radius Apartments, and Yudof Hall (kitchen in unit so no meal plan required). Visit https://housing.umn.edu for more information including on-campus room options and rates. Want to live off-campus? Check out the Off Campus Housing website: https://housing.umn.edu/other/off-campus.

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
Meal plan required only for 麻豆传媒s living in Centennial Hall.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/01/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$1734	Semester	Host & Home	Waiver Available

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Waiver available with proof of adequate (U.S.-based coverage) coverage. Canadian 麻豆传媒s must purchase our campus health insurance.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,734 per semester.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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