University of Minnesota Rochester

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), established in 2006, is located in downtown Rochester, Minnesota, approximately 85 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The campus is integrated into the city's central business district, with facilities connected to Mayo Clinic buildings via climate-controlled skyways and underground walkways. UMR focuses exclusively on health sciences and biomedical education, offering targeted undergraduate programs in health sciences, health professions, and biomedical sciences. The university maintains a collaborative relationship with Mayo Clinic, providing students with research and clinical exposure opportunities. Students live in campus-affiliated housing in downtown Rochester, with direct access to academic buildings and medical facilities through the city's pedestrian network.