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2 Best Science Universities in Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tops our list of 2 Science universities in Minnesota at #203 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It is followed by St Olaf College (#809 in United States). Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Minnesota-Twin Cities at #203 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the largest research record in this group, with 37,546,689 citations and an h-index of 1,411.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 1 private institutions. By location, Minnesota (2) account for the most of those we can place. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the largest, with 31,855 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). St Olaf College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the least expensive at USD 38,362 a year and St Olaf College the most at USD 59,760; the middle of the range is about USD 59,760. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Science in Minnesota?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (QS World #203) and St Olaf College (#809 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Science in Minnesota?

Of those with published fees, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the least expensive at about USD 38,362 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Science in Minnesota?

1 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Science course take in Minnesota?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Science courses start in Minnesota?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in Minnesota?

St Olaf College, with 4, ahead of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (3).

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