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University of Minnesota

Located between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
800/752-1000 or 612/625-5000
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Ranked #19 of 101 attractions in Minneapolis
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Description: A comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 majors and fields.
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Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I enjoyed touring this campus. It seemed well cared for and all the students and staff I met seemed quite happy with their experience(s) there. More

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Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Don't miss a walk through this lovely campus (especially the old quad). There is a Frank Gherey designed art museumon campus too. More

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Elkhorn, Nebraska
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We were in town for the regional swim meet. The facility was great and well maintained. Thanks for the fun! More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

The U as its called in Minnesota is a very large campus. It has one of the largest attendances in the nation, but I never felt like its too big. The campus is in a great location, straddling the Mississippi river in Minneapolis and it also has a campus in St. Paul. All 3 campuses have a distinctive feel with... More

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St. Paul
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

This is a land grant university of large proportion and a very large attendance. Alot of historic halls, active campus life, culture and diversity. Can be overwhelming to some students because of its size, but a great place to learn if you have the mindset. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

we stayed at the campus hotel while in minneapolis with a group of 31 people. We throughly enjoyed staying here. We are from Australia and havent seen this sort of life, couuldnt believe how large the campus was, like a city within itself with huge sporting arenas everywhere. We were there for an synchronized skating event but happen to get... More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

We loved everything about the University and the student guides were outstanding and extremely knowledgeable! Take a tour! More

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MN
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

A beautiful campus with a mix of old and new buildings, plenty of trees, and next to the Mississippi River. I attended graduate school there for 4 years, and found the campus attractive. Lot's of things to do in the area, due to the many students. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
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I have gone to the U of MN on numerous occasions both for my own education and later to poach college students interested in working in advance technology areas. A fantastic institution. Very nice campus too.Not to hard to navigate.. Outstanding bio-med library. More

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Nisswa MN
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

The university check your bags to be certain that you have to purchase any snacks, sandwiches or other refreshments at exorbitant prices. Very average food and nowhere to get a glass of water. I understand that they don't want people bringing in meals, but this was ridiculous. More

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