Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota is a public research university in Minneapolis and has a 487-hectare campus. Organised into 19 colleges and schools, it has sister campuses in Falcon Heights, Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Rochester.

Take a tour of the picturesque campus on the banks of the Mississippi River and admire its century-old buildings in the Knoll area and the Greek-Revival architecture of Burton Hall. Learn about the faculty, alumni and researchers from the university who have won a combined 29 Nobel Prizes and three Pulitzer Prizes, with notable alumni including two Vice Presidents of the United States and Bob Dylan.

Feeling hungry? Visit on-site eateries, such as Al’s Breakfast, Mim’s Cafe or My Burger. It’s also easy to combine your visit to the university with nearby cultural attractions, including the Goldstein Museum, Guthrie Theater and Mall of America. Cheer on the local NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves or catch a Minnesota Twins baseball game at Target Field.

Getting there

University of Minnesota is neighboured by Dinkytown in Minneapolis, just a 20-minute drive from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. It’s easy to get around campus via designated bike lanes, shuttle services and walking paths, while ample on-site parking is available.