Program Overview
The Geological Engineering at University of North Dakota 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 Geological 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 842 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 352 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Grand Forks, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geological Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- areas of research emphasis
- hydrogeology and environmental geology
- economic geology of petroleum, coal, and mineral resources
- sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleontology
- geomorphology and glacial geology
- petrology and geochemistry
- geophysics and tectonics
- interdisciplinary geological projects involving several research areas, including: integrated basin analysis, surface mining and reclamation, and underground coal gasification
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies\' current minimum general admission requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent program. A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in another engineering discipline or in a science field, qualifies a student to be admitted to \xc2\x93qualified status\xc2\x94 with an obligation to acquire background undergraduate engineering and geology knowledge
- Graduate Record Examination General Test for applicants from non-ABET accredited programs.
- A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 842 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 352 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 842 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 352 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30