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Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself, and home to both a medical and law school, the University of North Dakota remains a research leader and chief opportunity engine for nearly 14,000 students in 225+ academic fields — aviation to accounting, nursing to public health, communication to cyber security, engineering, education and business. The Top 25 Most Innovative College (2018) is an energy and environmental game changer, a pioneer in UAS technology and the place where thousands of pilots earned their wings (13,131 and counting). Located in a college town like no other — where hockey is king and tailgating trumps all — UND is where students discover the unknown and feel instantly at home.
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Aviation
  • Public health

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Are You Ready to Become a Leader In Action? If you have not earned any college credit after graduating from high school, you can apply to the University of North Dakota as a freshman, first-year student in four easy steps. No letters, no essays, no-brainer! And you can do it all online. The sooner you apply, the more options you’ll have for financial aid, scholarships (automatic ones, too), housing and classes. Imagine your future today with our interactive program finder. On-campus, online and combined bachelor/master programs are available.

Transfer

Step Up Now. Lead Forever. If you’ve earned any college-level credits after graduating from high school, you’ll apply to the University of North Dakota as a transfer student. That’s the best way to get credit where credit is due. No sense paying for the same class twice. And we make the transfer application process easy, so you don’t need to sweat it. The sooner you apply, the more options you’ll have for financial aid, scholarships (automatic ones, too), housing and classes. Imagine your future today with our interactive program finder. On-campus, online and combined bachelor/master programs

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Additional information

Invest in Your Future Without Breaking The Bank. The University of North Dakota provides a top-quality education at one of the best values in the country. Our combined tuition, fees and room/meal plans cost about $3,000 less per year than the national average for four-year universities. Plus, we’re dedicated to helping you graduate on time, which means less debt and a faster return on your education investment. Every year, 79% of our undergraduates share more than $104 million in financial aid, including scholarships and waivers.

Get Connected. UND offers big-campus opportunities with a small-campus feel. Choose from 250+ student clubs and organizations, attend as many programs and events as you can and take advantage of the opportunities to develop your leadership skills. Whether it’s academic or social, cultural or political, we have a club to fit your interests. You even can choose to live with like-minded students in your own Living Learning Community. And we don’t just embrace diversity, we celebrate it. From the spectacular performances at Feast of Nations to lectures by acclaimed guests, UND promises to teach you more about your fellow students as you discover more about yourself.

Visit us

Seeing Is Believing. There’s no better way to experience the University of North Dakota than to see it yourself — up close and personal. You can schedule your weekday campus visit year-round or choose a Saturday visit tailored to your academic area of interest. Either way, you’ll have the chance to fire away all the questions you want. Mingle with faculty and advisors, explore hands-on learning labs and take a walking tour with a current student. Plus, enjoy lunch on us. Throw in the sights and sounds of our top-rated recreation center and the crown jewel of collegiate hockey arenas, and you’l

“I walked on campus and instantly fell in love. I was like, ‘This is home. This is where I need to be.’”