College of Biological Sciences (CBS) is one of few colleges in the nation devoted exclusively to the biological sciences. CBS research spans molecules to ecosystems and laboratories to field sites from the Twin Cities to northern Minnesota.
College of Continuing Education (CCE) provides high-quality continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, career transitions, and academic growth for adult learners.
The School of Dentistry has the largest enrollment of pre-doctoral dental students in the upper Midwest (96 per class) and is the only dental hygiene program in Minnesota that grants a baccalaureate degree and is affiliated with a dental school (24 students per class).
College of Design (CDES) encompasses the full range of design disciplines from graphic design, clothing design, and interior design to architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design. The college also includes programs in housing studies and retail merchandising.
College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is the third largest college at the University of Minnesota and is home to eight departments, nine undergraduate majors, over 30 graduate degree programs, and 25 centers and institutes.
Extension creates a stronger Minnesota through education and research. Extension improves economic, social and environmental conditions in Minnesota and the world by engaging Minnesotans to make better decisions, take positive action and create significant outcomes in their lives and communities. Together, we address issues that matter and create a better world for future generations by: keeping our food safe and affordable, preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders, ensuring Minnesota communities are strong, improving our environment, and helping families make better decisions.
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Science (CFANS) is a college devoted to solution-driven science that uses critical and innovative thinking plus all the tools of the arts and sciences to make our planet a productive, friendly, and sustainable environment—to solve everyday problems.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs (HHH) is widely recognized for its role in examining public issues and shaping public policy at the local, state, national, and international levels, and for providing leadership and management expertise to public and nonprofit organizations.
The Law School is noted for its exceptional and accessible faculty, a highly competitive admissions process, one of the largest law libraries in the country, student and faculty-edited journals, LL.M. and dual and joint degree programs, and a nationally recognized clinical education program.
College of Liberal Arts (CLA), home to 16,716 students, supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Carlson School of Management (CSOM) is a recognized leader in business education and research. Its focus on experiential learning, international education, and maintaining strong ties to the business community exemplify the school’s commitment to excellence.
The Medical School includes more than 920 medical students and more than 800 residents and fellows, along with 1,600 Medical School faculty physicians and scientists. The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, and the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital, Medical School’s primary clinical affiliates, offer outstanding care for patients.
The School of Nursing, the first university program leading to a baccalaureate degree, has numerous areas of study and a flagship baccalaureate program with an honors program option.
College of Pharmacy, the only one in Minnesota, inspires and educates current and future pharmacists and scientists, engages in cutting-edge research and leads practice development to improve the health of the people of Minnesota and the world.
The School of Public Health (SPH) focuses on the education, research, and community outreach that improves the health of populations locally, nationally and internationally.
College of Science and Engineering (CSE) offers world-class academic programs taught by leading faculty researchers and partners with business/industry to understand the complex issues their students will face upon graduation.
College of Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) impacts the lives of animal and people every hour, every day through our educational, research, service, and outreach programs.