Driven To Discover.

Our historic campus is located in the heart of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, known as the “Twin Cities.” This exciting metropolitan setting provides countless academic, entertainment, internship, and career opportunities.

Over 50,000 students at the University of Minnesota come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries, offering a diverse student body and many cross-cultural opportunities. You'll find friends and fun by joining one of our more than 1,000 student organizations.

The University of Minnesota is a great value, offering the competitive tuition rates of a public university, plus scholarships for international students.

We are a member of the American Association of Universities and receive over $955 million in research funding each year. Students from all majors can participate in research through our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.