Minerva University
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Minerva University, named the World’s Most Innovative University for four consecutive years, offers a transformative education designed for the next generation of global leaders and changemakers. Our immersive, interdisciplinary undergraduate program equips students with the skills, experiences, and mindset needed to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
At Minerva, your classroom spans four continents in four years. Beginning in San Francisco, you’ll go on to live and learn in cities like Berlin, Buenos Aires, and Tokyo—each offering unique cultural, professional, and academic opportunities. In every location, students engage in impactful projects with local organizations, building practical experience while applying their learning to real-world challenges.
Our curriculum is rooted in active learning: all classes are small, live seminars that emphasize critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective communication. Instead of lectures, you’ll collaborate with professors and peers to explore ideas deeply and build skills that transfer across fields and industries.
Minerva graduates are prepared not just for careers, but for meaningful impact. With 97% completing internships while in school and 91% employed or pursuing graduate studies within six months of graduation, Minerva students leave with a global network, a proven skillset, and a record of action.
Need-based financial aid is available for qualified students, including international students.
Academic programs
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Government/Political Science
- Social Science
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Transfer
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“Minerva is shaping the future by continuously encouraging students to get out of their comfort zone, search for a way to make this world a better place, and become a global citizen.”