A different kind of classroom

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Where courageous exploration leads to lasting rewards

At the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), your education is designed for hands-on discovery and tackling real-world challenges. Within a tight-knit, supportive community, you’ll be encouraged and equipped to pursue your passion—and make an impact far beyond the classroom.

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Invest in your future

UMD is one of the top three colleges in Minnesota for graduate earnings, and leads among public universities statewide. Education here leads to real-world rewards.

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Where support meets success

We are just the right size to deliver world-class opportunities while offering the care, attention, and encouragement usually reserved for only the smallest institutions.

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Events

Feb
17

Slideshow Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kirby Plaza Room 312, Kirby Plaza 312, Duluth, MN 55812, United States
Feb
17

Bulldog Rocketry General Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Engineering 290, 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, United States
Feb
17

Political Science Association - Pizza and Politics

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cina 106, Duluth, MN United States
Feb
17

Sales Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
LSBE 125, 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, United States
Feb
17

Bulldog Robotics Meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
MWAH 291/291A, 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, United States
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Highlights

Ashlie Staebell guides a yoga pose, turning to touch a shoulder during an adapted yoga class with Northland Adaptive.

Staying true

UMD student Ashlie Staebell goes beyond the classroom to help her community.

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From campus to community care

Yasmin Sandoval is motivated to create space for underserved communities to feel welcome on campus, in healthcare, and beyond.

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Where admission offers so much more