For admission purposes, you are considered an international student if: You are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, and you are on a temporary visa or require a visa to study in the United States.
If you are a U.S. citizen living overseas, or have dual citizenship and plan on entering the U.S. on your U.S. passport, you should apply using the Freshman or Transfer application for admission.
ATTENTION FRESHMAN APPLICANTS! If you just finished your senior year and are interested in fall 2019 freshman admission, please call 1-800-752-1000 and speak with an admissions counselor before completing this application. If you just finished your junior year and are interested in fall 2020 freshman admission, please check back in mid-July when that application becomes available.
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International students who are non-native English speakers will need to demonstrate a command of the English language. International students should also be aware that application deadlines vary for freshman and transfer students, although most freshmen can only apply for admission in the fall. You will find detailed information about all of these subjects when you follow the links for either International Freshman or International Transfer below. The University of Minnesota also offers international students the opportunity to study as a non-degree or short-term student.
Visit passport.umn.edu/ for information for international prospective students, including:
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities does not partner with third parties (agents) to represent the University nor to recruit or enroll international students. Agents may be retained by students and their families to assist them with the application process but these agents are not agents of the University nor do they have a contractual agreement with the University of Minnesota. Students and their families who are interested in the University of Minnesota can request information through our Passport to the U website.
Students interested in becoming medical doctors must first complete an undergraduate degree, then apply for medical school admission. However, the University of Minnesota Medical School applicant eligibility states that they are not accepting international applications at this time.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities does not accept any Chinese summer program credits. Please note that we will not transfer any credits completed through programs at Chinese colleges, universities or programs. This information is also posted on our website.
