The University of Minnesota Established in 1851, is an open research university associated with AAU, BTAA, and APLU. The university is considered among the best open research universities in the United States and has been ranked 14th in research activity. The academic structure of the university includes an undergraduate degree program, postgraduate degree, and doctoral level programs. The scientists and faculty members of the university have made notable researches and developments like a precursor to World Wide Web, Gopher, data analysis related to gravitational theories, the invention of the point-contact transistor, and the development of the artificial pacemaker. These are among the well-known inventions and discoveries made by the researchers of the university.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus stretches more than 1,150 acres in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nestled around the scenic Mississippi River, the Minneapolis campus sits under the shadow of a sparkling downtown skyline. The nearby St. Paul campus is home to rolling green space and historic architecture. The area offers culturally diverse arts and entertainment and is home to the MSP International Airport. The university consists of 3 centers and 3 institutes, namely Centre for Cognitive Sciences, Centre for Law and Values in Health, Environment and Life Sciences, and the Minnesota Population Centre. The three institutes are the Institute for Environment, Institute for Translational Neuroscience and the Institute for Advanced Study.
University at a glance
| Total International Students | 7,197 |
| UG/PG Course Ratio | 1 : 1.94 |
| Faculty/Student Ratio | 1 : 17.0 |
| Endowments Value | USD 3 billion |
| No.of Campuses | 5 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | INR 7.4 Lakh |
| International Students Website | http://passport.umn.edu/ |
Fees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| MS(1 Course) | 12 Months | USD 24,508 |
| MIM(3 Courses) | 1 – 2 Years | USD 20,112 – 61,650 |
| BBA(2 Courses) | 4 Years | USD 23,888 |
| BE/Btech(4 Courses) | 4 Years | USD 19,310 – 23,888 |
| MBA(1 Course) | 24 Months | USD 47,500 |
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
| MS(1 Course) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 79 & Above |
| MIM(3 Courses) | GRE : Accepted IELTS : 6.5-7 TOEFL : 79 & Above |
| BBA(2 Courses) | SAT : Accepted IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 79 & Above |
| BE/Btech(4 Courses) | SAT : Accepted IELTS : 6.5 & Above TOEFL : 79 & Above |
| MBA(1 Course) | IELTS : 7 & Above TOEFL : 90 & Above PTE : 65 & Above |
Admission Requirements
| Documents | SOP : Needed for few courses LOR : Needed for all courses Essays : Needed for few courses CV : Needed for few courses Additional documents : Required |
| Application fees | USD 95 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
University provides on campus accommodation to its students and provides them various residence halls and apartments
88% of new incoming first-year students select University Housing as their home away from home
Link for on-campus housing: http://www.housing.umn.edu/
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