MS/MEng Aerospace Engineering at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Design the systems behind next-generation aircraft, spacecraft and autonomous technologies. UND's Aerospace Engineering master's is a rare integration of engineering and aerospace expertise, providing a highly customizable, research-driven graduate experience built around the future of aerospace innovation.

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace | Duration: 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Mechanical Engineering Department. The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Career pathways

UND's master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering prepares you for a wide range of advanced, high-impact careers across aerospace, defense, space systems and emerging autonomous technologies. As innovation accelerates in aviation, space exploration, unmanned systems and national defense, demand continues to grow for engineers with specialized graduate-level expertise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field from an accredited program. Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of their undergraduate programs. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Students seeking admission to a combined B.S./Master program must have a GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of admission. Online/hybrid presence needs to be approved by faculty advisor

Domestic applicants: USD 14,700 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same Source

International applicants: USD 29,401 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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