University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Official website ↗
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN, United States. Tuition for international students: $44,743 per year (2026-27 figure). Language: IELTS 6.5. Applying: intake: Fall; application fee $55. Scholarships: 1 from the university.
✓ 27 facts from 5 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
80%
Admission rate
31,855
Undergraduates
$41,368
Tuition (U.S. out-of-state)
$32,137
Cost of attendance / yr
$74,314
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1300–1500
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
26–31
ACT, middle 50%
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. The college asks you to show $73,002 in available funds for the I-20 (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | less selective: about 1 in 1 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1300–1500. English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, Duolingo 120, PTE 59. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Nov 1 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, Jan 1. |
| Where and how students live | Minneapolis, MN · Large city · 10 km from MSP airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. |
| After graduation | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full needSources (1)“International students studying on an F-1 visa in the U.S. do not qualify for U.S. or Minnesota state financial aid programs. The University of Minnesota does not offer a full tuition waiver or scholarship and the University assumes that international students will take full responsibility for financing their education.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“Global Excellence Scholarships are competitive, merit-based scholarships awarded to international freshmen or transfer students.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Certification of FinancesSources (1)“All University of Minnesota Twin Cities undergraduate applicants who are currently on temporary visas or who will need a visa to study in the U.S. will be asked to complete a Certification of Finances form.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Sources (1)“Submitting an ACT or SAT score is not required through fall 2027.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (8)“An English proficiency test may be waived if applicants meet the English proficiency requirements in an alternate way; for instance, ACT or SAT test results, transfer courses from other U.S. institutions, specific high school curriculums, or country of origin.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All undergraduate programs at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities require a specific minimum score for admission.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Minimum Required Scores for Admission Test Overall Score Writing Subscore AZ Hold”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT U of M test code: 6874 *We do not accept MyBest scores 4.5* 4.5 4.0”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scores effective starting Spring 2027 application period.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic 6.5 6.0”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duolingo 120 105-115”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) 59 50-58”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (1)“Some international freshman applicants whose English proficiency test scores do not meet the University's minimum requirements are automatically considered for Conditional Admission to the University of Minnesota based on a review of their completed application for admission”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Global Excellence Scholarship
$5,000–$20,000 / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: $5,000–$20,000 / year
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“Global Excellence Scholarships are competitive, merit-based scholarships awarded to international freshmen or transfer students.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All international students who apply for admission by the freshmen and transfer application deadlines, and who complete the Certification of Finances Form are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Freshmen may receive scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each year for up to four years.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Global Excellence Scholarship provides up to four-years of an undergraduate non-resident tuition waiver that can be applied only toward tuition costs.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Applying
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall Source (1)“Fall semester usually begins after the U.S. Labor Day in early September and runs through mid-December.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application fee | $55 one-time Source (1)“The application to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities only requires three items: (1) an online application; (2) $55 application fee; and (3) self-reported academic record.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“All undergraduate programs at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities require a specific minimum score for admission.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Proof of funds / financial documents: Required Source (1)“All University of Minnesota Twin Cities undergraduate applicants who are currently on temporary visas or who will need a visa to study in the U.S. will be asked to complete a Certification of Finances form.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Not accepted (reference) Source (1)“No letters of recommendation or essays required!”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Not accepted (reference) Source (1)“No letters of recommendation or essays required!”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional Source (1)“Submitting an ACT or SAT score is not required through fall 2027.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) Source (1)“The application to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities only requires three items: (1) an online application; (2) $55 application fee; and (3) self-reported academic record.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | Nov 1 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (2)“The U of M has three application deadlines. Students who submit a completed application by one of the three deadlines will receive an admissions decision by a specific date:”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“November 1: Early Action I Deadline will receive an admission decision no later than January 31”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | Jan 1 The normal round; not binding. Source (2)“The U of M has three application deadlines. Students who submit a completed application by one of the three deadlines will receive an admissions decision by a specific date:”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“January 1: Regular Deadline will receive an admission decision no later than March 31”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $44,743 per year (2026–27 figure) |
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| Living costs (college estimate) | $17,752 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | $73,002 per year (2026–27 figure) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa). |
Sources (6)
“2026-27 International Undergraduate Cost of Attendance”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition and Fees $44,743”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living Expenses (includes personal expenses, housing/food, transportation) $17,752”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“12 months (Required for I-20)”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Total $67,085 $73,002”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The costs above are for the 2026–27 academic year, which is used as the estimated cost of attendance for 2026–27.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)“At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we guarantee on-campus housing for all admitted freshmen who apply for housing, and confirm their enrollment by May 1.”admissions.tc.umn.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. government rule Source (4)“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 (reference) government rule Source (1)“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. government rule Source (4)“Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”www.uscis.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | Minneapolis, MN |
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| Setting | Large city |
| Nearest major airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 10 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.