Prospective Students
Welcome Prospective Graduate Students!
Read a message from the Director of Graduate Programs.
Top 10 reasons to choose UMD Graduate Program
- Diploma from the world-renown University of Minnesota
- High quality faculty who are deeply engaged in scholarship and performance
- 28 majors and programs in five collegiate units:
- Exceptional classmates who will both reward and challenge you
- 2:1 Faculty-to-Student ratio
- Excellent facilities—from the library and labs, to concert halls and research vessels
- Exceptional tuition value and financial aid packages
- High placement rates into careers of choice or further graduate studies
- Diverse international population
- Free transportation—ride Duluth Transit Authority buses anywhere in town at no charge
Plus cultural amenities including:
- Symphony Concerts
- Jazz Clubs
- Vibrant Local Music
- Theater
- Ballet
- "Big City" Opportunities without the “Big City” Cost of Living


