University of Minnesota Duluth

Education programs

International students friendly

The University of Minnesota Duluth welcomes students from over 40 countries, and knows that international students enrich the campus community. International students have a strong support system at UMD, from an International Student Services team who helps connect students to on-campus resources and advocate for students to help make their transition to university life. Orientation is designed for international students to meet their peers and develop relationships even before classes start.

Student visa

Students who study at the University of Minnesota Duluth will have an F-1 visa, unless they are a U.S. citizen, green card holder/permanent resident, or are on another visa status that does not require a non-immigrant visa. We do have some programs that allow for students to be on a J-1 visa, but these students are under special circumstances. Please message us with your questions as we will be able to answer them according to your specific situation.

Accommodation

Students are welcome to stay in our dormitories, but there is a large number of rental properties and apartments quite near campus that are also available to students. Students are also given information about where to find off campus housing if they prefer. Multiple styles of on-campus housing are available, including single and double rooms, as well as apartment style-living (four room apartment with shared bathrooms).

Scholarships

Yes, scholarships are available to undergraduate international students (up to $7,000 annually). Undergraduate U.S. citizens/permanent residents as well as all graduate students will be connected with the domestic admissions office or graduate office, respectively, to determine their financial aid eligibility and be informed of scholarship deadlines.

How to apply to the university

1. Choose a program

2. Press “Apply now” button

3. Send an application form

4. Complete admissions tasks

5. Go to study

To apply to University of Minnesota Duluth follow these steps. To get more information about the university and the admissions process, you can use the live chat to contact a university representative.

Required documents for admission

When applying for admission to University of Minnesota Duluth in United States you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.

• Application fee
• For undergraduates: English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo) or SAT/ACT exam (for native English speakers)
• For international applicants: Financial Certification Form (to issue I-20 for visa appointment)
• For transfer students: NACES-accredited evaluation (WES or ECE is recommended)
• For international applicants: scan of passport
• Online Application form

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Contacts

University of Minnesota Duluth
1049 University Dr
Duluth MN 55812
United States