Minerva University

Minerva University
Seal of Minerva University
Former name
Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute
Motto
Sapientia Critica
Motto in English
Critical Wisdom
TypePrivate university
Established2012 (2012)
FounderBen Nelson
AccreditationWASC Senior College and University Commission
PresidentMike Magee
ProvostPatrice McMahon
Total staff
144
Undergraduates637
Postgraduates12
Address
14 Mint Plaza
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United States
CampusUrban international
Websitewww.minerva.edu

Minerva University is a private residential university headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was established in 2012 by Ben Nelson and opened in 2014 as Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute, becoming Minerva University in 2021. Classes are conducted remotely. Students live together in residences in different cities each year, beginning in San Francisco and returning there for graduation. As of 2025, they live in Tokyo for their sophomore year, Buenos Aires for their junior year, and Taipei for their senior year.