The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is the flagship campus of the University of Minnesota system and one of the most comprehensive public research universities in the United States. Founded in 1851 — before Minnesota was even a state — the U of M has exceptional programs in medicine (Medical School), law, business (Carlson School of Management), engineering (College of Science and Engineering), public health, and the liberal arts. The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference and the Association of American Universities (AAU). Minneapolis is one of the most livable large cities in …