Exchanges and Linkages
The University of Minnesota has more than 250 exchange agreements and many informal linkages with institutions around the world, which provide opportunities for students and faculty to study, conduct research, develop contacts, and interact with people of a different culture.
Current exchanges
Countries, foreign institutions, and U of M colleges and departments engaged in University of Minnesota exchanges.
Developing international exchanges: A guide
Guide for faculty to establish or renew international exchange agreements between the University of Minnesota and foreign institutions.
Approval of international exchange activity
International exchange agreements must be submitted to the Provost for
review.
Register informal international exchange
activity
Notify OIP about informal exchange activity, such as ad hoc faculty visits
to foreign institutions, Fulbright awards, individual sabbaticals, and teaching
or research leaves.
Educational Partnerships Program
Many University of Minnesota departments and campuses have participated in the
Educational Partnerships Program, which encourages educational reform, economic
development, civil society, and mutual understanding through cooperation between
U.S. colleges and universities and foreign post-secondary institutions.
Hosting an international scholar
Information for University faculty and staff planning to host an
international scholar on any campus; describes procedural steps for
the Twin Cities campus.
Hosting international visitors
Resources and information for hosting short-term visitors from abroad.
U of M degree programs abroad
Guidelines for developing a degree program abroad, listing of current programs.
Foreign institutions seeking
exchange
Guidelines and contacts for institutions abroad seeking partnerships and
exhanges with the University of Minnesota.
Sister-city relationships
Minnesota's sister-city relationships abroad.