National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Minnesota, Rochester

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University of Minnesota, Rochester

Rochester, MN

About This Campus

UMR offers distinctive health sciences and biosciences education to prepare 麻豆传媒s for a broad spectrum of current and emerging careers, ranging from patient care to pure and applied research. The campus community serves approximately 700 undergraduate and graduate 麻豆传媒s in the heart of downtown Rochester. Our project-based, interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences provides exceptional preparation for 麻豆传媒s pursuing careers in a broad range of health science disciplines. It also serves as a laboratory for research focused on creating and testing new educational paradigms for tomorrow鈥檚 information-rich, interdisciplinary, technology-transformed world.

Location Information

The University of Minnesota Rochester is located in University Square, one block away from the Mayo Clinic, seven miles south of IBM, and just 75 miles south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. As a 麻豆传媒 on the UMR campus in downtown Rochester, you will be at the heart of one of the world鈥檚 top medical centers and at the center of an internationally known research community.

Helpful Information

Incoming NSE 麻豆传媒s can only take courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) major. It is recommended to contact the NSE Coordinator at UMR to verify courses are offered in the desired term, and that pre-requisites are met before applying.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Open
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Academics

Registration

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

Closed Programs
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions

Limitations
An interest in a health science career is strongly encouraged. Class size and course offerings are small. Review the UMR catalog and typical course schedule prior to requesting UMR as an exchange site. It is also recommended to contact the NSE Coordinator at UMR to verify pre-requisites BEFORE applying.

Notable Academic Programs

Health Science

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 83.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 7.00

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/23/24
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: $7432.
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
Housing Deposit	$100	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Health Service Fee	$168	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$636	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Campus Fee	$160	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Student Services Fee includes: health service, fitness/recreation, 麻豆传媒 government & activities, and diversity/international programming. Both Host and Home pay 麻豆传媒s must have insurance. If not, 麻豆传媒s will be required to pay for the University's health insurance. Host pay 麻豆传媒s will be required to pay the Student Services Fee ($168/term) if they enroll in the University's health insurance.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/23/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $7021 (includes meals)

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $500
Proximity to campus: 1.5
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
Housing is connected to campus via skyway. Students living on-campus never have to go outside to get to campus.

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
Students living in the Student Life Center must purchase a meal plan. Students living in 318 Commons have kitchens and cook their own food.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/23/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$1795	Semester	Host & Home	Optional

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,398 per semester.

Requirements

Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Downtown Rochester is extremely accessible, including via skyways to all UMR buildings.

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