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Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

North Dakota State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 10,589 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,966 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Fargo, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at North Dakota State University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 10,589 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,966 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Fargo, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering graduate program is open to all qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing. To be admitted with full standing to the program, the applicant must meet the Graduate School\'s admission requirements and have a baccalaureate degree in engineering or have taken the equivalent of the basic undergraduate engineering courses.
Any student receiving an M.S. or Ph.D. degree from the NDSU ABEN department must have taken the following fundamental courses prior to attaining the graduate degree. If the courses (or their equivalent) were not taken prior to matriculating at NDSU, they should be taken in addition to other coursework required for the graduate degree.

  • Mathematics through Differential Equations (NDSU: MATH 266 Introduction to Differential Equations)
  • Statics (NDSU: ME 221 Engineering Mechanics I) and Dynamics (NDSU: ME 222 Engineering Mechanics II); these two may be substituted by a calculus-based Physics I class
  • Thermodynamics (NDSU: ME 350 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer); may be substituted with ABEN 644 Transport Processes, which may also count toward graduate degree
  • Fluid Mechanics (NDSU: CE 309 Fluid Mechanics or ME 352 Fluid Dynamics)
  • Physics II/Electricity and Magnetism (NDSU: PHYS 252 University Physics II)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 10,589 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,966 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 10,589 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,966 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact North Dakota State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About North Dakota State University

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North Dakota State University

Fargo, United States

public university in Fargo, North Dakota

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months