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    Sport and Exercise Science MS

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    Minneapolis, USMEdIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $41,940.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    25
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MEd program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $41,940 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Practitioner-oriented program for careers in coaching, sport performance, sports medicine, or health promotion. Students complete at least 30 credits including coursework, independent study, internships, workshops, and site-based experiences in one of three tracks.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL of 79 or higher on the Internet-based test
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), potential 24 months STEM OPT

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $41,940 across 30 required credits.
    Is Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    Is Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Sport and Exercise Science MS at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.