Welcome to the University of Minnesota Online
Your time is valuable. An online course or degree from the University of Minnesota gives you a top-notch education on a schedule that works for you and your busy life.
Our online programs provide the same rigor and instruction as our on-campus offerings in a supportive, inclusive environment. They’re perfect for anyone and everyone: working adults, veterans, career-changers or advancers, as well as traditional degree-seekers.
Plus, you’ll pay in-state tuition for many of our programs. So connect with us today to take the next step.
Why study online at the U of M?
Online education that's a match for your aspirations.
What's a U of M online degree like?
Learn about this convenient, popular coursework option.
Programs Spotlight
These select programs represent just a few of the more than 100 online programs offered by the University. From Crookston to the Twin Cities, from bachelor's degrees to doctorates, from minors and certificates to licensing programs, you can explore your passions and find your focus here.
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Highlighted programs rotate in the home page spotlight.
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Graduate DegreeMaster of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent Development
Learn how to draw on developmental science to address the needs of children and adolescents in advocacy, community, and health care settings. Choose from one of three tracks: child life, individualized studies, or infant and early childhood mental health.
On-Campus Component: No -
Graduate DegreeMaster of Business Administration
A Carlson MBA will help you take your leadership and management skills to the next level.
On-Campus Component: Yes -
Undergraduate DegreeBachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice program is unique in that licensure and certification are embedded in the coursework, so that students can go directly from graduation to the workforce.
On-Campus Component: No -
Doctorate DegreeIntegrative Health and Healing DNP
Work with individuals, families, communities, and health systems in developing integrative approaches to health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
On-Campus Component: Yes -
MinorSport and Recreation Management Minor
The undergraduate Sport and Recreation Management minor is a hands-on program that offers you a rich, well-rounded business experience.
On-Campus Component: No -
Graduate CertificateTechnical Communication Certificate
Learn about writing with digital technologies, information design, international professional communication, and editing and style.
On-Campus Component: No
What Do Our Students Say?
Read more of our Student Stories.
"I, like many students seeking advanced degrees, must work while attending classes, and online learning allowed me the best of both worlds."
— Dia Sanders
"I absolutely love having my education online. It allows me to have the flexibility to do my work in my own time and to explore topics that I am interested in more in-depth."
— Amber Oestreich
"It is so much more interactive than I ever expected. I never expected to have the level of engagement I've had with my professors and my TAs."
— Natalie Jackson