Study abroad in Minnesota

Known as the North Star state, Minnesota has a longer coastline than the combined states of Florida and California. The twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis are home to more than fifty percent of the population, predominantly of Western European lineage though immigrants from Hispanic countries and south-east Asia have increased over the years. Minnesota's booming economy has been gradually transformed from an agriculture- and mining-oriented one to a product- and service-based economy. Leading corporates like 3M, Pillsbury and General Mills are based in the state.

Higher education in Minnesota offers varied options. Close to 10,000 international students arrive to study in Minnesota every year. From the liberal arts to the sciences, a range of courses are taught at different private institutions, community colleges and public universities in Minnesota. Recreation in the state centers around diverse cultural offerings, like the performing arts, and the numerous international sporting events that take place throughout the year. There are also lots of zoos and aquariums to visit.