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Academics & Admissions

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Try Everything. Be Anything

The University of Minnesota is a world-renowned public university with five unique campuses across Minnesota, each offering high-value paths to a future-ready diploma.

And with nearly 600 academic programs, countless connections to employers, and a community around every corner, you can try everything on the way to becoming anything. 

  • 600 degrees and programs for undergraduates
  • 300+ graduate and professional pathways
  • Proven career counseling and job placement support

The 13-credit rule

Any credits over 13 per semester are free. This allows you to explore courses or double major without increasing your tuition.

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Internships everywhere

All University of Minnesota campuses offer internship opportunities on and beyond campus designed to supercharge your education and put what you learn in the classroom into practice while building workplace connections. 

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The research advantage

Research opportunities — both undergraduate and graduate — can help you uncover new areas of interest and hone your expertise. And get this: Employers are 41% more likely to hire undergraduates with research experience.

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Study abroad anywhere

Traveling and studying abroad have the potential to help you discover new worlds — and new worldviews within yourself. Every year, thousands of University of Minnesota students take the opportunity to learn abroad.

Academics

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Exceptional education for a remarkable tomorrow 

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University of Minnesota Crookston

Resume-building begins immediately at the University of Minnesota Crookston, where career preparation is intentionally built into your education. With academic support systems designed to promote degree completion and faculty who take the time to ensure student success, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running in a lasting career.

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Academic highlights

  • Integrated leadership and tech skill development 
  • 100% of students complete an internship or research project
  • Over 75 majors, minors, and certificates
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University of Minnesota Duluth

The University of Minnesota Duluth offers something rare: a mid-sized university experience rooted in one of the most extraordinary natural settings in the country. Here, you’ll experience the rigor of a major research university alongside expert professors who take the time to mentor you, all within a community eager to discover inspiration outside the traditional classroom. 

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Academic highlights

  • Hands-on learning and real-world partnerships
  • Expansive student research opportunities
  • 150+ majors and minors
  • 16:1 student to faculty ratio
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University of Minnesota Morris

At the University of Minnesota Morris, learn how to think, not what to think. In an environment that gives you the space to breathe, grow and become, you’ll get a high-value education where professors are dedicated to your success and take a personal interest in your goals. Here, you’ll find a welcoming space where the freedom to follow your passions converges with the genuine support and connection you need to achieve.

Morris Admissions Morris Academics

Academic highlights

  • Small class sizes and close relationships 
  • Real-world, hands-on learning experiences 
  • 9:1 student to faculty ratio
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University of Minnesota Rochester

In the heart of the medical world, students at the University of Minnesota Rochester build the knowledge, skills and confidence to step into tomorrow's health science careers. Here, individualized learning opportunities immerse students in a community dedicated to health, while hands-on and clinical experiences give you a clear advantage in achieving your professional goals — whether the next step is the workplace or professional school.

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Academic highlights

  • A singular focus on health sciences with endless career pathways
  • 86% of students find their Mayo Clinic experience valuable
  • Only U.S. campus where all faculty research teaching and learning 
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis and St. Paul

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is Minnesota's premier global university. Here, you'll experience everything a Big Ten university offers — from breakthrough medical research to sustainable agriculture, community-building through the arts, or following your curiosity wherever it leads. Our 17 specialized colleges and schools and world-class facilities give you the space and freedom to explore your interests and build skills for lifelong career success. And because we are a research powerhouse, you won’t just read about breakthroughs — you’ll help make them.

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Academic highlights

  • Top tier research university with a global reputation
  • Student research opportunities on day one
  • Career counseling starting your first year
  • World-class and industry-leading faculty who write your textbooks