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MINNESOTA

WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• Major public research institution

• 150+ undergraduate majors and 200+ graduate and professional programs

• 6,385 international students from more than 130 countries

• Total of 50,943 students, including 31,455 undergraduate and 16,038 graduate/professional students

• 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 80% of classes have 50 students or less

• More than 485,000 alumni and 90 alumni networks worldwide

• Member of the American Association of Universities and the Big Ten Academic Alliance

FASTFACTS

GREATLOCATIONWe are located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area (also called the “Twin Cities”), with a total population of 3.6 million people. The area offers culturally diverse arts and entertainment and is home to the MSP International Airport.

Minneapolis is ranked as one of the safest and cleanest cities in the United States. Minnesota is also called a top state for business.

19Fortune 500 companies

A light-rail train and dozens of buses travel through campus. Students can also walk between classes without going outside using our six miles of tunnels and skyways.

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The University offers countless opportunities for students to connect with classmates, discover new passions, and explore the world around them.

GREATREPUTATION

GREATOPPORTUNITIES

Conduct research with a faculty member in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

The University of Minnesota is one of the top public research universities in the United States. We offer more than 150 undergraduate majors, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities.

RANKINGS

8thResearch spending among public research universities ($921 million) National Science Foundation

9th U.S. public research institutions Shanghai Ranking of World Universities

40th Top university in the U.S. Q.S. World University Rankings

71st World University Ranking Times Higher Education

76th Best national universities U.S. News and World Report

900student groups

and clubs

Our outstanding facilities include 13 libraries, such as historic Walter Library.

26Nobel

Laureates

Learn about internship and career opportunities at one of our 15 Career Services offices and the largest career fair in Minnesota.

All incoming freshmen who meet the housing sign-up deadline are guaranteed a space on-campus. There are 9 residence halls and 4 apartment buildings.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

The University of Minnesota is a diverse campus with students from all 50 states and 130 countries.

Carlson School of Management (CSOM)AccountingEntrepreneurial ManagementFinanceFinance and Risk Management InsuranceHuman Resources and Industrial RelationsInternational BusinessManagement Information SystemsMarketingPublic and Nonprofit ManagementSupply Chain and Operations Management

College of Biological Sciences (CBS)BiochemistryBiologyCellular and Organismal PhysiologyEcology, Evolution, and BehaviorGenetics, Cell Biology, and DevelopmentMicrobiologyNeurosciencePlant and Microbial Biology

College of Design (CDes)Apparel DesignArchitectureGraphic DesignInterior DesignLandscape Design and PlanningProduct DesignRetail Merchandising

College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)Business and Marketing EducationEarly ChildhoodElementary Education FoundationsFamily Social Science (pathway to helping professions)Human Resource DevelopmentKinesiologySpecial EducationSport ManagementYouth Studies (pathway to social work)

College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) Agricultural and Food Business Management PremajorAgricultural Communication and MarketingAgricultural EducationAnimal ScienceApplied EconomicsBioproducts and Biosystems Engineering PremajorEnvironmental Sciences, Policy, and ManagementFisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation BiologyFood ScienceFood SystemsForest and Natural Resource ManagementNutritionPlant ScienceSustainable Systems Management

College of Liberal Arts (CLA)ActingAfrican American and African StudiesAmerican Indian StudiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArtArt HistoryAsian Languages and LiteraturesAstrophysicsBiblical StudiesBiology, Society, and EnvironmentChemistryChicano-Latino StudiesChild Psychology

2,725international

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31,455undergraduate

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 150+

undergraduate majors

Upper-Division Programs1-2 years completed college coursework required for admission

College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS)Construction ManagementHealth Services ManagementInformation Technology InfrastructureInter-College Program Manufacturing Operations Management Multidisciplinary StudiesMedical School (MED)Mortuary ScienceSchool of Dentistry (DENT)Dental HygieneSchool of Nursing (NURS)Nursing (Instruction is on the UMN Rochester campus for transfer students)

Cinema and Media Culture, Studies inClassicsCommunication StudiesComputer ScienceCultural Studies and Comparative LiteratureDanceDental Hygiene PremajorEarth SciencesEconomicsEnglishEnvironmental GeosciencesFrench and Italian StudiesFrench StudiesGender, Women, and Sexuality StudiesGeographyGerman, Scandinavian, and DutchGlobal StudiesHistoryIndividualized Studies, Bachelor ofIndividually Designed Interdepartmental MajorItalian StudiesJewish StudiesJournalismLinguisticsMass CommunicationMathematicsMortuary Science PremajorMusicMusic EducationMusic PerformanceMusic TherapyOjibwe LanguagePhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, HumanPolitical SciencePsychologyReligious StudiesRussianSociologySociology of Law, Criminology, and DevianceSpanish and Portuguese StudiesSpanish StudiesSpeech-Language-Hearing SciencesStatisticsStrategic Communication: Advertising and Public RelationsTechnical Writing and CommunicationTheatre ArtsUrban Studies

College of Science and Engineering (CSE)Aerospace Engineering and MechanicsAstrophysicsBiomedical EngineeringBioproducts and Biosystems EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceEarth SciencesElectrical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental GeosciencesGeoengineeringIndustrial and Systems EngineeringMaterials Science and EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPhysics

School of NursingNursing (Freshman Nursing Guarantee Application Required)

To learn more about each major, visit majors.umn.edu

HOW TO APPLY

JAN31

Early Action Deadline

Applicants Notified

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ISSS Scholarships Application

Priority DeadlineJAN1

Regular Deadline to Apply

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Application Opens

* Non-binding

Early Action* Deadline to Apply

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GREATVALUETUITION and FEES 2019-2020 Non-Resident Undergraduate

Tuition and Fees (9 months) $34,203

Mandatory Health Insurance (12 months)

$2,340

Living Expenses and Books (12 months)

$17,900

Total $54,443

Merit and need-based scholarship packages of up to $25,000 are available!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Global Excellence Scholarships (GES) are competitive, merit-based scholarships awarded to international freshmen or transfer students for up to four years at $25,000, $15,000, or $10,000 per year.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students with an interest in research. Recipients participate in faculty-sponsored research for one year, and they will receive approximately $1,700 in 2019-2020.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit, and diversity. Last year, the awards ranged from $5,000 to $1,000 per year, for up to four years.

#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships are awarded to two international freshman students who have a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. The awards provide $15,000 per year.

APPLY ONLINE AT Z.UMN.EDU/APPLY1. Pay $55 application fee2. Self-report high school (9th-12th grade) courses

and grades3. Self-report English proficiency test score

(z.umn.edu/intlenglish)Note: ACT/SAT scores are optional but recommended

2019 2020

HOW TO APPLY

MARCH31

Regular Deadline

Applicants Notified APRIL1

ISSS Scholarship Recipients

Notified

MAY1

Enrollment Confirmation and

Housing Application Deadline

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Arrival on Campus for Orientation

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AVERAGE SAT AND ACT SCORESFall 2019 Admitted Freshmen

College ACT Composite SAT Total

Biological Sciences 29—33 1330—1470

Design 25—30 1220—1370

Education and Human Development 23—28 1230—1380

Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences 25—30 1240—1400

Liberal Arts 25—31 1270—1420

Management 29—32 1320—1430

Science and Engineering 30—34 1380—1500

HOLISTIC REVIEW OF APPLICATIONSAdmission decisions are based on a very careful, overall assessment of each student's academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the application, based on the primary and secondary factors listed at z.umn.edu/intladminfresh. No single factor is the deciding factor in the decision. The University of Minnesota does not have automatic criteria or minimums (cut-offs) for admission.

AP, IB, AND A-LEVEL CREDITSStudents in IB programs may receive eight semester credits for most higher-level subjects passed with a grade of five or higher. AP scores of three or higher may earn credits. Some A-Level or AS-Level courses may also receive credits. For more, see z.umn.edu/transfercreditev.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST SCORESMinimum Required Score (for most degree programs)

TOEFL (IBT) 79

IELTS Academic 6.5

SAT EBRW 540

ACT English & Writing 21

See other tests accepted at z.umn.edu/englishscores.

QUESTIONS?For questions about the

application process, please visit the Office of Admissions

(admissions.tc.umn.edu).

LEARNMORETALK TO A STUDENT!Our International Student Ambassadors are here to help. View their blog stories, photos, and videos about studying, living, and succeeding as international students. Ask them questions about their experiences. They want to help with your transition to the University of Minnesota!

Meet them at intlstudy.umn.edu/ambassadors.

VISIT CAMPUS!Visiting the University of Minnesota campus is a great way to learn what it is like to be a student here. If you wish to schedule a visit or take a Virtual Walking Tour, go to z.umn.edu/intlvisit.

https://intlstudy.umn.edu/ambassadors

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