Welcome to the
University of Minnesota
We welcome you to join over 4,000 international students and scholars from over 130 countries who are currently discovering the power of education at the University of Minnesota.
Why study at the U of M?
- Academic opportunities: The University offers more than 150 undergraduate and 180 graduate programs.
- Top rankings: 39 graduate and 15 undergraduate programs are ranked among the top programs in the U.S.
- Student life: Choose from a wide variety of activities both on and off campus, including 600 student organizations.
- Global success: The University’s goal is to be one of the top 3 public research institutions in the world.
- Location: The Twin Cities is a thriving urban community of 2.8 million people and the home of 19 Fortune 500 companies.
- Quality of life: Minnesota is known for its friendly people and is ranked as one of the best and safest places to live in the U.S.

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