The University of Minnesota offers outstanding academics, a great location in a large metropolitan area, the reasonable tuition of a public university, and countless opportunities to get involved.

• Reputation

  The University of Minnesota has an outstanding reputation as a world-class university with prestigious faculty, a history of discoveries, and outstanding facilites.

• Opportunities

  From learning abroad to research, the University of Minnesota offers a wide variety of resources and programs to enhance students’ educational, social, and personal experiences.

• Value

  The University of Minnesota—one of the nation’s top research universities—is committed to providing all students with a superb college experience at a great value.

• Location

  The University of Minnesota campus is proud to call the "Twin Cities" of Minneapolis and St. Paul home and thanks to an abundance of entertainment options, sports teams, and retail, you will be too. 

With its beautiful campus located in a large metropolitan area, the University of Minnesota offers a wide variety of entertainment, housing, and transportation options.

• Things to Do on Campus

  The University of Minnesota campus features so many ways to stay active and engaged, from museums to athletic facilities.

• Where to Live

  Students can choose from a variety of on-campus residence halls or off-campus options for housing.

• Getting Around Campus

  Campus shuttles, public buses, and light rail provide easy transportation across campus and around the Twin Cities.

The China Office can provide advice and assistance to students who are applying for undergraduate study at the University of Minnesota. Undergraduate students can enter the University as freshmen or transfer students. The application process is different for each, so please review the information below.

• Freshmen Students

  Students who have not previously enrolled in a university or college are considered a freshman student.  

• Transfer Students

  You are considered a transfer student if you are a high school graduate who has registered or enrolled at a college, university, or any other school after graduating from high school.

Congratulations on being accepted to the University of Minnesota! The information provided here will help you complete the necessary steps and prepare for your arrival on campus.

• After You are Admitted

  You will need to confirm your enrollment and apply for on-campus housing.

• Before You Arrive

  Log in to your New Student Checklist and be sure to complete all of the requirements.

• After You Arrive

  Be sure to attend orientation, check in with International Student and Scholar Services, and more.