MS/MEng Environmental Engineering at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Save the planet. Start in this one-of-a-kind program that combines chemical, civil and geological engineering. The planet's population is growing. So are our demands for food, energy and other resources.

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Engineering 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 Environmental Engineering Program.

Career pathways

Roles include Director of Engineering, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Water and Wastewater Engineer, Environmental Engineer/Planner, Research and Development Manager.

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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. Bachelor of Science degree from an engineering program in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Geological Engineering. Students holding a B.S. degree in other engineering disciplines or in a science field may be admitted to Qualified Status with an obligation to acquire background undergraduate engineering knowledge. The exact requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50, or 3.00 for the last two years. Graduate Record Examination General Test for applicants from non-ABET accredited programs. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

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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