University of St. Thomas

Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive private university and Minnesota’s largest private institution, with campuses in St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis. An applied engineering ecosystem includes a structural high‑bay, robotics and automation labs, and a student‑focused campus microgrid for prototyping, validation, and real‑world testing with industry. Corporate and foundation relations streamline sponsored research and recruiting, and the downtown Minneapolis campus situates partners near major corporate headquarters. Research is supported by competitive state and federal funding, including the National Science Foundation, alongside utility and industry partners. Clear IP policies and entrepreneurship programs support disclosure, licensing, and startup formation.