Home > Students & Parents > What school should I choose?  Print View University of Minnesota Locations The U of M was founded in 1851. It offers about 370 fields of study at it's 5 locations. Explore the U of M!  Minnesota State Colleges and Universities For more information about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, click here. Minnesota Private Colleges Information about Minnesota's Private Colleges. Minnesota Theological Colleges These colleges offer degrees that prepare you for a future in faith-based work. Private Career Schools Most of these schools provide education and training in a single career. The focus is on the development of job skills with training programs that generally range in length from a few months to two years, although some of these schools have four year programs.