Aerial view of UMD campus overlooking Duluth and Lake Superior

2025-2026 International Student Costs

The University of Minnesota Duluth offers an exceptional "All-American" academic experience that provides outstanding value for your investment. International students should anticipate cost as below:

Tuition and Fees$21,908
Housing and Food$11,680
Health Insurance (mandatory)$  3,590
Direct Costs Subtotal (Tuition, Housing, Food and Insurance)$37,178
Books, Supplies, Transportation, and Personal Expenses (estimated)$  3,100
Total Cost of Attendance$40,278

Except for Health Insurance, students from the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba should expect to pay costs similar to a U.S. domestic student.

International Student Scholarship

UMD is excited to welcome international students and generously supports their enrollment with the International Student Scholarship. Prospective students should complete an application for admission before the Regular Decision Deadlines to be considered for the scholarship.

Award

Up to $20,000 over four years ($5,000 annually)

Criteria

Undergraduate, degree-seeking international students who fit the following criteria are eligible for scholarship consideration:

  • Students must be in an active, non-immigrant temporary visa status.
  • Students who qualify for a tuition reduction or waiver are ineligible for these awards.
  • Students who have previously attended a college/university will be eligible to receive these awards for three years, while new high school students will be eligible to receive their award for four years, subject to renewal criteria.
  • These scholarships are renewable annually, contingent upon the maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative University of Minnesota (U of M) GPA, and full-time undergraduate status.
  • Please email the Admissions Office if you are not certain about your eligibility for these awards at [email protected], and we can provide additional guidance.

How to Apply

Students must have a completed application for admission on file by May 1 (fall) and by October 15 (spring) to be eligible.