Study Abroad at the University of Minnesota Programs for Visiting International Students

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1 A Top 10 Public Research University Study Abroad at the University of Minnesota Programs for Visiting International Students

2 Fast Facts Top 10 U.S. public research university 51,000 undergraduate and graduate students Students from all 50 states and 130 countries 800+ student groups to get involved in 27 Nobel Prizes won by faculty and graduates Historic campus founded in 1851 I would recommend going to Minnesota. I m glad I did it this way instead of doing the California mainstream thing. Elio, Switzerland We re #1! Healthiest Metro Area Cleanest City Best Parks Best City for Biking Most Literate City

3 Why the University of Minnesota? Reputation. We are ranked as a Top 10 U.S. Public Research Institution by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. We offer more than 135 areas of study, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. Location. We are the only Big 10, comprehensive research institution located within a major metropolitan area. The Twin Cities feature an international airport, convenient transit, award-winning arts, professional sports, and a culturally diverse community. Connection. We provide personal service and connect our students with what matters most to them: research and graduate school opportunities, jobs on campus, student groups, housing, academic support, and more.

4 Undergraduate Areas of Study Carlson School of Management (CSOM) Accounting Business Law Finance Human Resources and Industrial Relations Information and Decision Sciences Insurance and Risk Management International Business Management Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Supply Chain and Operations Management College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Biochemistry Biology Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development Marine Biology Microbiology Neuroscience Plant Biology College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) Applied Business Construction Management Health Services Management Information Networking Manufacturing Operations Management College of Design (CDes) Architecture Fashion Studies Interdisciplinary Design Interior Environments Landscape Design and Planning Retail Merchandising College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Business and Marketing Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Family Social Science Human Resource Development Kinesiology Physical Education Recreation Administration Special Education Youth Studies College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) Agricultural Education Agricultural Communication and Marketing Agricultural and Food Business Management Agronomy and Plant Genetics Animal Science Applied Economics Entomology Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Food Science and Nutrition Food Systems Forest and Natural Resource Management Horticulture Plant Pathology Sustainable Systems Management I think I would never be so fluent in English or able to get into Yale for graduate school without my experience in Minnesota. Prairie, China

5 College of Liberal Arts (CLA) African American and African Studies American Indian Studies American Studies Anthropology Art Art History Asian American Studies Asian Languages and Literatures Biology, Society, and Environment Chicano Studies Cinema Media Culture, Studies in Classical and Near Eastern Studies Communication Studies Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature English Literature Foreign Languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi-Urdu, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Norwegian, Ojibwe, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Geography Global Studies History Jewish Studies Journalism Linguistics Music Philosophy Physiology Political Science Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Scandinavian Studies Sociology Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Statistics Technical Writing and Communication Theatre Arts Urban Studies #9 U.S. Public Research University (ARWU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Astronomy Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Chemistry Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering Computer Science Earth Sciences Electrical and Computer Engineering History of Science and Technology Industrial and Systems Engineering Materials Science Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics Top-Ranked Programs Many of our programs are ranked in the top 25 globally by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Center for World University Rankings, and US News. Here are just a few: #1: Public School of Education (ARWU) #3: Developmental Psychology (CWUR) #4: Management (CWUR) #15: Mathematics (US News) #16: Ecology (ARWU) #21: Political Science (ARWU) #25: Engineering (US News)

6 My Student Group Your Minnesota Experience Ice Climbing in Winter I ride the train everywhere! Chemistry Lab The Rec Center My Professor Go Gophers!

7 Program Details Eligibility One year of university-level coursework; good academic standing; recent high school graduates may be considered on a case-by-case basis Approval by your home university, if required English proficiency: Semester: 79 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS* Summer: 90 TOEFL or 7.0 IELTS *Students with lower sub-scores must enroll in English coursework as part of their academic program. See our website for details and additional English tests accepted Costs Program fee (includes tuition): Semester Summer $11,765 $6,970 University fees (varies): $845 $460 Housing and meals + : $4,529 $2,510 Mandatory health insurance: + on-campus, double occupancy, 14 meals per week; similar costs for off-campus options Costs are for and subject to change; check website for current information. Application Deadlines Summer/Fall: April 1 Spring: October 15 $1,049 $575 GOminnesota.umn.edu Who? Visiting international students; no exchange agreement needed to participate. When? Fall Semester: September December Spring Semester: January May Summer Session: June August What? Earn credits that you can transfer back to your home institution: credits per semester 12 credits in summer I was very surprised how easy it was to make new friends... there are so many student groups. It is a good idea to find one that fits with your interests and get involved. Arim, Korea

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