Are you fascinated by the building blocks of the universe, from neutrinos to galaxies? Are you a results-oriented person with strong problem-solving skills?

Whether you dream of a job in space travel, medicine, physics, geology, chemistry, engineering, or something else, a major in the physical sciences can help you achieve that dream.

Can’t get enough of magazines, television, and radio? Would you enjoy getting behind the scenes of the communications industry?

If you are confident and creative, and you have a flair for words, you may be interested in pursuing English, journalism, or communications. The work of journalists and communicators is all around us, and the media industry is growing every day.

Do you love to work and play with animals? Do you like to be challenged? Do you enjoy activities that involve hands-on problems and solutions?

If so, then a career in veterinary science might be a great fit for you. Animals provide our growing population with companionship, food, income, and personal assistance every day, and veterinarians are in high demand to care for these precious friends and resources.

Are you always full of energy? Do you enjoy exploring the outdoors? Do you have a passion for sports? Do you like to help others reach their personal goals?

If so, then a career in recreation or fitness might be an excellent fit for you. Graduates go on to work as coaches, educators, trainers, program coordinators, and managers. 

Do you have confidence, determination, and a creative spirit? Do you feel energized by competition? Do you love to share your ideas and talents with others?

If so, then you might like a career in dance or theatre arts. In the culturally rich Twin Cities metro, our degree programs provide a strong education with hands-on experiences.

Are you constantly aware of the needs and passions of your friends, family, and community? Are you a problem solver and a critical thinker? Do you enjoy learning about other cultures, time periods, and societies?

If so, then a degree in history or a social science might lead you to a career you will love. These programs provide a broad education for careers in education, government, media, business, and more.

Do you have a knack for solving complex problems?  Do you enjoy working on a team to help others?

If so, you might be interested in engineering. Engineers use imagination, science, and math to improve technology around the world. As an engineer, your work could  make many impacts on our lives, from the computer games we play and the cars we drive, to the medicine we take when we are sick.

Are you happiest when you are outdoors? Are you a dedicated and optimistic person?

If so, then you might enjoy combining your love of nature with your career. Conservationists, scientists, engineers, and educators are in charge of protecting our environments, from lakes and streams to prairies and rainforests. Our natural environment is a constant source of production, recreation, and discovery. 

Are you a helpful, compassionate individual? Do you enjoy working on teams to help others?

If so, the healthcare industry may be a great fit for you. Healthcare professionals work to improve the physical, emotional, and cultural health of their patients, and they are in constant demand around the world.

Are you an creative thinker and a self-starter?  Are you responsible and resourceful? Do you enjoy  blazing your own trail?

Individually designed majors allow you to pursue your passions and prepare for life after graduation; you can create your own challenging program that is custom-fit to your life goals. Click on image to learn more.

Do you like to challenge yourself? Do you love to travel? Do you enjoy working closely with diverse groups of people?

If so, then a degree in a language or culture might be perfect for you. Graduates with a strong grasp of global cultures and languages are in high demand in many industries, including education, business, social services, and government. Click on image to learn more.

Are you independent and self-motivated? Are you talented at reasoning and problem-solving?

If so, you might enjoy a major in math or statistics. On a daily basis, graduates use their analytical skills to contribute to the fields of medicine, management, economics, government, computer science, physics, psychology, and the social sciences.

Do you enjoy expressing yourself with music? Do you thrive on a creative challenge?

If so, then a music-related major may be right for you. Whether you aspire to be a performer, teacher, entrepreneur, therapist, composer, or something else, a music degree can give you the skills and experiences you need to make impacts in your own community and across cultures.

Are you captivated by movies like “The Matrix” and books like “The DaVinci Code”? Do you enjoy discussing topics such as morality or creationism?

In a diverse and ever-changing world, graduates with degrees in philosophy and religious studies contribute their knowledge to educational, governmental, and religious organizations on a daily basis.

Do you enjoy studying and reading? Are you able to articulate yourself clearly? Would you enjoy working closely with people during major events in their lives?

If so, then a career in law may be right for you. At the University of Minnesota, you can prepare for law school by studying what interests you, choosing from over 150 degree programs in math, engineering, liberal arts, life sciences, agriculture, education, health, and more.

Do you enjoy meeting new people every day? Do you thrive when working on a team? Do you have a caring, nurturing spirit? Are you a strong, confident decision-maker?

If so, then you may want to prepare for a career in medicine or dentistry. With a growing and aging population, our world needs compassionate doctors, dentists, and other professionals to provide high-quality and sensitive health care.

Are you a strong analytical thinker? Are you fascinated by the brain and how it affects our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors? Do you enjoy working with people of all ages?

If so, then the field of psychology might interest you. While some psychology and child psychology graduates complete further studies to become researchers or counselors, many others enter the working world equipped with a prestigious degree and marketable skills.

The University of Minnesota is one of the nation’s top research universities.

That means your college experience will be enhanced by world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and an unprecedented variety of options (150 majors and thousands of challenging courses).

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area.

With a wealth of cultural, career, social, and recreational opportunities in the Twin Cities, there’s no better place to earn your college degree!

Are you a nurturer and a giver? Do you enjoy making complex scientific decisions? Do you have a strong sense of adventure?

If so, you might enjoy a career in agriculture or food science. These industries make a tremendous impact on our lives, providing the food and resources we need every day.

Are you confident, patient, and creative? Do you get satisfaction from sharing your ideas with others? Do you enjoy building relationships with people of all ages?

If so, a career in education might be a fantastic fit for you. As an educator, you can play a vital role in the development and success of our children.

Do you enjoy learning new things? Are you a detail-oriented problem solver? Do you have strong communication and teaching skills?

If so, then the computer and digital technology industries are waiting for you. Computer and digital technology has already revolutionized business, education, healthcare, and media. Tomorrow’s generation of computer scientists will develop technology that will change our lives in ways we can’t even imagine.

Are you constantly aware of your environment—the shapes, colors, and textures that surround you? Do you enjoy watching your ideas take shape? Are you a strong decision-maker and leader?

If so, you might like to design the spaces where we live, work, play, learn, worship, and govern, with a career in architecture or landscape architecture.

Do you thrive on a challenge? Are you a risk-taker and trail-blazer?

If so, the world of business might be an excellent fit for you. Business is constantly changing and growing at the local, national, and global levels, and companies are seeking tomorrow’s innovators and leaders.

The University of Minnesota offers you great opportunities.

Whether you imagine yourself researching bone marrow transplants in the pediatrics department or studying performance arts in India, the U of M offers unparalleled opportunities in research, community involvement, study abroad, and more.

The University of Minnesota offers a unique combination of great opportunities, great academics, and a great location—providing you with a fantastic education and prestigious degree at a competitive price.

Are you bursting with creative energy?

If you are talented, passionate, and hard-working, you might like to study art and design. Artists play a pivotal role in shaping the world around us. They create thought-provoking sculptures, enchanting movie sets, and glamorous clothing. Their work appears on CD jackets, in advertisements, and in galleries.

Are you curious about how living things function? Do you like to ask questions, judge evidence, and solve problems?

If so, you might like to join the world’s community of biologists, who work to improve human health, develop renewable resources, and preserve our environment.

> There are 20,000 computers on campus available to students.

> Our award-winning Orientation program and other first-year programs like convocation help students transition seamlessly-and successfully-into college life.

> The "Minnesota Rouser," sung at most University athletic events, was written by Floyd M. Hutsell in 1909 in response to a Minneapolis Tribune contest.

> The United Way declared Minnesota the best state for quality of life.

> Money magazine chose the Twin Cities as the best Midwestern city in which to live.