The University of Minnesota Scholarships, and Visas for International Students
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities provides a high-quality education at a reasonable cost, especially compared to our peer institutions. Since we charge a flat tuition rate, the tuition cost will not increase for students taking 13 credits or more per semester. Students typically take 15–16 credits per semester in order to graduate in four years.
Tuition and fees are subject to change and actual expenses will vary for individual students. The University of Minnesota is not responsible for any difference between these estimated costs and your actual costs. Cost increases should be expected for each subsequent academic year.
Please reference the estimated full cost of attendance on the International Study website.
Residents of the Province of Manitoba, Canada
Under the Manitoba-Minnesota tuition reciprocity agreement, students who are Manitoba residents pay the same tuition as Minnesota residents. For more information, visit the Information for Manitoba Residents page.
Academic scholarships
All international freshman and transfer students attending on an F1 visa who are admitted for fall admission are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship. For the 2021-2022 academic year, international freshmen can receive scholarships of $25,000, $15,000 or $10,000 per year for up to four years. Transfer students may receive $10,000 per year for up to three years when entering the University in the fall semester. Transfer students entering in spring semester will be considered for scholarships only on a funds-available basis.
Awards are competitive and based on academic merit. Students selected for awards are among the best in their class and show a record of very strong academic preparation.
There is no separate scholarship application required; students are considered based on an overall assessment of their application. Students must maintain their F-1 immigration status to remain eligible for these awards.
Am an international student currently taking my studies in masinde muliro university of science and technology, due to financial challenges am facing here in Kenya I could wish to take my studies in one of the university in Minnesota that are sponsored. If given a chance to your scholarships you’ll really help me realize my dream. Thank you