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105 135   Arts & Humanities174  Natural Sciences
145  Engineering & IT85  Social Sciences
World Rankings94  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
87 122   Arts & Humanities137  Natural Sciences
140  Engineering & IT71  Social Sciences
World Rankings84  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
142= 123  Arts & Humanities115  Natural Sciences
112  Engineering & IT97  Social Sciences
World Rankings78  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
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World Rankings  
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit

The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. It is both the state land-grant university, with a strong tradition of education and public service, and the state's primary research university, with faculty of national and international reputation.
Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota has four campuses�Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, and Crookston�a collaborative center in Rochester, extension offices, and research and outreach centers throughout the state.
The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world. The University's mission, carried out on multiple campuses and throughout the state, is threefold:
Research and Discovery
Generate and preserve knowledge, understanding, and creativity by conducting high-quality research, scholarship, and artistic activity that benefit students, scholars, and communities across the state, the nation, and the world.
Teaching and Learning
Share that knowledge, understanding, and creativity by providing a broad range of educational programs in a strong and diverse community of learners and teachers, and prepare graduate, professional, and undergraduate students, as well as non-degree-seeking students interested in continuing education and lifelong learning, for active roles in a multiracial and multicultural world.
Outreach and Public Service
Extend, apply, and exchange knowledge between the University and society by applying scholarly expertise to community problems, by helping organizations and individuals respond to their changing environments, and by making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the University accessible to the citizens of the state, the nation, and the world.
In all of its activities, the University strives to sustain an open exchange of ideas in an environment that embodies the values of academic freedom, responsibility, integrity, and cooperation; that provides an atmosphere of mutual respect, free from racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and intolerance; that assists individuals, institutions, and communities in responding to a continuously changing world; that is conscious of and responsive to the needs of the many communities it is committed to serving; that creates and supports partnerships within the University, with other educational systems and institutions, and with communities to achieve common goals; and that inspires, sets high expectations for, and empowers individuals within its community.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 2,892 FTE: 2,253

Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, hospital residents and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.

Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 698 FTE: 647

Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 28,879

Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.

Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 872

Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Undergraduate Fees $ GBP 18,468

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ GBP 7,825

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 12,454

Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students Headcount: 3,045

Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 16,838

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 9,740

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students Headcount: 79,327 FTE: 57,163

Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 4,232

Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees $ USD 17,653

Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 8,783

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate Output

Number of PhDs Awarded Headcount: 678

Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Applications

Total Number of Applications Headcount: 29,173

Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
  • Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
  • Office of International Research OIR
  • School of Law
3M/Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 3,000
- preference given to residents of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and other 3M operating locations
- enrolled in CBS, IT, or CSOM
- academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership
Bentson Family Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 5,000
Criteria:

- outstanding academic potential and performance
- demonstrated leadership, creativity, community involvement, and contribution to diversity
- financial need considered
- preference given to students of the Jewish faith
Bill & Carol Riley Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 1,000
Criteria;
- academic performance
- financial need considered
Gold Scholar Award . 0 available @ USD 7,500
Preference given to National Merit Finalists who list the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as their first-college choice by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation deadline
Gopher State Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 1,000
Criteria;

- resident of ND, SD, or WI
- academic performance and demonstrated leadership
Iron Range Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 3,000
Criteria:

- MN resident
- top 10% of graduating class
- academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership, creativity, and community involvement
Jay & Rose Phillips Family Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 2,000
Criteria:

- academic achievement
- MN resident
- supplements Presidential Scholarship
Margaret S. Hunt Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 500
Criteria

- academic performance
- preference given to American-born Protestants
Maroon and Gold Leadership Award . 0 available @ USD 12,000
Criteria:

MN resident
top 1-3% of graduating class
outstanding academic performance, demonstrated leadership, creativity, community involvement, and contribution to diversity
Minnesota Gold Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 6,500
Criteria:

- resident of MN, ND, SD, or WI
- top 5% of graduating class
- outstanding academic performance, demonstrated leadership, creativity, community involvement, and contribution to diversity
National Merit University of Minnesota Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 2,000
Criteria;

- National Merit finalist; names U of M-Twin Cities first choice by National Merit Scholarship Corporation's deadline
- any amount awarded over $1,000 is based on financial need
President's Distinguished Student Scholar Program . 0 available @ GBP 2,000
Criteria:

- contribution to diversity
- academic achievement
- high academic potential
- demonstrated leadership and community involvement
Presidential Scholarship . 0 available @ GBP 3,000
Academic performance, scholastic aptitude, outstanding leadership, creativity, community involvement, and contribution to diversity
Puckett Scholars Program . 0 available @ USD 4,000
Criteria:

- MN resident
- contribution to diversity
- high academic achievement and demonstrated leadership
- additional $1,000 after 1st yr to students with 3.0-3.49 GPA; additional $2,000 after 1st yr to students with 3.5-4.0 GPA
Ruby Hackett and Weldon Jones Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 4,000
- Minnesota resident
- academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership, creativity, and community involvement
Sig Hagen Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 500
- academic performance
- NY resident
- preference given to male students
Undergraduate Research Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 1,700
Criteria;
- interest in undergraduate research, scholarly or creative experience
- academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership, creativity, community involvement, and contribution to diversity
- preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
University of Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 6,500
Criteria:

- MN resident
- outstanding ability, achievement, and potential in all academic areas, including English/creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, math, science, and the social sciences
University of Minnesota Alumni Association Freshman Leadership Incentive Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 2,500
Criteria;

- preference given to first-generation college students (those whose parents do not have baccalaureate degrees)
- academic performance
- financial need considered
University of Minnesota Alumni Association Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 2,000
Criteria:
- academic achievement
- demonstrated leadership
University of Minnesota Study Abroad Freshman Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 1,000
Criteria;

- interest in studying abroad
- academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership, creativity, and community involvement