Bachelor in Natural Sciences (Bachelor's)

The tuition fee is 18,700 USD per year.

The Natural Sciences program at Minerva University is an undergraduate major designed for interdisciplinary exploration across scientific domains. Students begin with foundational core courses in physics, earth systems, evolution, and chemistry before selecting a specialized concentration. The curriculum emphasizes research, problem-solving, and the application of scientific principles to address complex global challenges, culminating in capstone projects.

Focus areas include Chemistry Across Scales.

The program is structured with core courses in the second year, followed by specialization in a chosen concentration, electives, senior tutorials, and capstone courses in the third and fourth years.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 4% of applicants.

Minerva University, founded in 2012, offers an innovative undergraduate pathway centered on the Minerva Baccalaureate and a global, discussion-based learning model. With a compact student body of about 660 learners, all of whom study in an international cohort, Minerva emphasizes active participation and critical thinking over traditional lectures. The university is designed for students who seek rigorous intellectual training combined with a global outlook.

The Minerva curriculum relies on small, interactive seminars that develop analytical reasoning, effective communication and practical problem solving across disciplines. Courses are delivered through a proprietary online platform that supports real-time discussion and collaboration, and the program count reflects a focused set of offerings aligned with contemporary career needs. Faculty guide students through project-based work that bridges theory and applied practice.

Students at Minerva benefit from close mentorship, personalized advising and a tight-knit community that supports academic ambition and global perspectives. The model suits self-motivated learners who thrive in seminar environments and who value transferable skills for careers in technology, policy, entrepreneurship and research. Prospective applicants should highlight intellectual curiosity, teamwork and readiness for intensive discussion-driven study.