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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

56,000 Students on Campus
Minneapolis Location
3,700,000 Metro Population
56,000 Students on Campus
Minneapolis Location
3,700,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is one of the largest campuses in the U.S., with nearly 50,000 students 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.

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!

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.

Location Information

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. 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 students 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.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/01/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/15/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

Summer Start Date: 06/08/2026 - Summer End Date: 08/14/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Architecture studios and workshops and courses in apparel, graphic design, and interior design are closed. Professional journalism courses are closed. Nursing courses are closed. Some upper-division courses in the Carlson School of Management (CSOM) are closed. Chemical Engineering and Materials Science are closed. MATH 1371, 1372, 2373, 2374 are closed. Computer Science courses, 3081W and 4061, are closed. NSE students may not have access to some student services (including Handshake) in the College of Science and Engineering and the Carlson School of Management.

RESTRICTED/LIMITED 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. 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. Access to Honors courses may be limited. Courses in the College of Design are limited.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Psychology & Developmental Psychology — Nationally-ranked undergrad and grad programs in Developmental Psychology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • American Indian Studies — The Department of American Indian Studies' oldest and continuing strengths are courses in Dakota and Ojibwe language, culture, and history.
  • 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:
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Preferred
  • Summer Exchange: Summer Only Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/11/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $9313
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 20
  • Host Payment: 20
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
International Student Support Services fee
$297
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Boynton Health Extended Coverage Fee
$152
Term
Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$50
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Academic Records Fee
$75
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Transportation Fee
$73
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Safety Fee
$8
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing and Res Life Service Fee
$50
Term
Away & Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Housing and Res Life Fee is required for students living on campus. The Academic Records Fee provides unlimited free official transcripts. The International Student Support Services fee is mandatory for students coming from Canada.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

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

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/11/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 15
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4500
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Historically, on campus housing has been available for every NSE student. Most choose to live in Yudof Hall, an apartment-style building. Per semester rates range from $4500 to $6800. No meal plan is required as each unit has a kitchen. NSE students looking for a more affordable option choose Centennial Hall ($4100-$4800/semester) though a meal plan is required.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Off campus housing is plentiful within walking (or bussing) distance from campus. Rents range from $600 to $1200 per month.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3010
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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