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For the Uni of North Dakota admissions, international students are advised to apply within the application deadlines listed below:

Undergraduate Deadlines:

  • Summer Intake: Mar 15, 2025
  • Fall Intake: Jun 15, 2025
  • Spring Intake: Nov 15, 2025

Graduate Deadlines:

  • Summer Intake: Feb 1, 2025
  • Fall Intake: May 1, 2025
  • Spring Intake: Sep 1, 2025

About University of North Dakota

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Year of establishment
1883
Also known as
UND
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
934
Campus size
516 acres
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
1
Endowment value
USD 366 million
Scholarships granted
6312
Scholarship amount granted
USD 41 million
Application fees
USD 35
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Not required
Total faculty
705
Faculty/Student ratio
17
Male/Female ratio
0.99
UG/PG course ratio
1.25
Total criminal offences
171
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

88%

Hispanic

5%

Black

2%

Asian

2%

UG Student residence

Out of state

60%

In state

38%

Foreign

1%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

79%

25 and over

20%

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UG Number of Applicant

6597
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.63
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UG Enrollment

9928
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PG Enrollment

3948
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Q:   Is University of North Dakota good for Indian students?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is one of the top choices for international students to pursue their higher education. The UND warmly welcomes its international students as they have contributed a lot to the success of the university. Moreover, the university offers a top-notch environment, the best academic opportunities, technical & career training, etc. The university boasts over 1000 international students who represent more than 95 countries. Additionally, international students highly enjoy the facilities provided by the University of North Dakota. The UND is one of the largest research universities in the United States for international students.

Q:   How much is the UND application fee?

A: 

The application fee for the University of North Dakota is USD 30. The UND programme offers various opportunities for its students to develop their skills. Remembering that the university may revise its fee depending on the intake is also essential.

Q:   What is UND famous for?

A: 

The University of North Dakota (UND) was established in 1883, six years before North Dakota became a state. If we talk about accreditation, then UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Also, UND is a Carnegie Doctoral Research institute. In other words, it is a top-tier research university with an international reputation for research in nutrition, health sciences, energy and environmental protection, aerospace and engineering.

The University of North Dakota is the only university in North Dakota that has medical and law schools. UND has the state’s the largest 521-acre campus. Recently, UND built Nistler College of Business & Public Administration and a new Memorial Union. T

Q:   What is the application deadline for UND?

A: 

Below are the application deadlines of University of North Dakota: 

Intake

Application deadlines

Spring

closed

Summer

May 1, 2024

Fall

Aug 15, 2024


Feb 1, 2024

Q:   What can you do at UND?

A: 

Students can join a club, go Greek or participate in cultural events. UND has the state’s the largest 521-acre campus. Recently, UND built Nistler College of Business & Public Administration and a new Memorial Union. The Chester Fritz library of UND is the largest library in North Dakota state. It is centrally located on campus. Also, the library is the primary research facility for UND and the upper Midwest region. There are 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams and 260+ student clubs and organizations at UND. Apart from this, students are open to participate in programs and club events. 

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Q:   Does the University of North Dakota give scholarships for international students?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is among the best universities in the United States. Moreover, the university offers a variety of scholarships for domestic students namely Automatic Academic Scholarships for new students, Cultural Diversity Scholarship, Student-Athlete Scholarships, Open Door Scholarship, etc. However, the UND does not offer scholarships for international students and to know more about scholarships offered by the UND refer to the official website.

Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :USD 35
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
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Intake seasonDeadline
Fall1ˢᵗ May - 15ᵗʰ Jun 2025
Spring1ˢᵗ Sep - 15ᵗʰ Nov 2025
Summer1ˢᵗ Feb - 15ᵗʰ Mar 2025
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Q:   What are the admission requirements for Indian students at the University of North Dakota?

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The admission requirements for international students for graduate and undergraduate programs at the UND are listed below:

·       The students must complete the admission application for the selected program.

·       The application fee is USD 35 (non-refundable).

·       Students must submit all the required documents to the University of North Dakota.

·       The students are required to submit their scores of English Proficiency tests to the university if their native language is not English. The respective tests are such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo.

When the students are admitted to the university they are required to submit some additional documents to the UND.

Q:   What is the seasonal intake at University of North Dakota?

A: 

Check below seasonal intake deadline at UND:

UG Deadline for students from all countries other than Canada

SeasonIntake Deadline
Spring (Jan-May)Nov 15, 2024
Summer (May-Aug)Mar 15, 2025

PG Deadline

SeasonIntake Deadline
Spring (Jan-May)Sep 1, 2024

Q:   Does the University of North Dakota accept Indian students?

A: 

Yes, the UND accepts international students from all over the world.  The University of North Dakota is one of the best institutions for international students to pursue their higher education in the USA. Additionally, the UND is regarded as the best school on the Northern Plains with world-recognized graduate and online programs. Moreover, the University of North Dakota offers international students world-class infrastructure, well-qualified & experienced faculty members, and more. The UND claims that it offers international students an experience like no other university can offer.

Q:   What is the application fee for Indian students at the University of North Dakota?

A: 

The University of North Dakota offers various degree programs for international students. Moreover, the UND has more than 1,000 international students from over 95 countries. Additionally, the University of North Dakota offers a lot of things for the betterment of their higher studies to both domestic and international students. Furthermore, the application fee for both graduate and undergraduate international students is USD 35 which is non-refundable.
Note: 1 USD = INR 83.45 (as on July 25, 2024)

Q:   Is the University of North Dakota hard to get into?

A: 

Considering the University of North Dakota's acceptance rate is just 89%, 89  applicants out of 100 are selected. However, applicants should do their best to present a strong application highlighting their academic achievements, experience, and extracurricular activities to increase their chances of acceptance.

(Due to the unavailability of the current acceptance rate, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary.)

Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(32 courses)
INR 9 L - 31 L
Duration1 year-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(15 courses)
INR 17 L - 31 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
BBA(17 courses)
INR 13 L - 31 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
B.Sc.(20 courses)
INR 13 L - 19 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
MEng(8 courses)
INR 15 L - 20 L
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
B.A.(19 courses)
INR 13 L - 17 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
INR 14 L - 17 L
Duration20 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
MIM(2 courses)
INR 14 L - 17 L
Duration20 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above, Duolingo: 110 & Above
M.A.(4 courses)
INR 22 L
Duration1 year-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above
B.Ed(10 courses)
INR 13 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 71 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
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Q:   What is the eligibility for UND admission?

A: 

International students must check the eligibility and fee before sending the applications to avoid rejection. Check below the general eligibility requirements for UND admission UG and PG courses:

  • Undergraduate: Applicants should have completed Class 12 for UG admission.
  • Postgraduate: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant stream to apply for master’s degree course.

Q:   Does the University of North Dakota require IELTS?

A: 

If international students first language is not English then they are required to submit English proficiency test scores to the UND.  Additionally, there are various English language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, etc. Moreover, international students must score the minimum scores required for the respective test. Furthermore, check the table mentioned below includes the minimum score and types of English language tests for both UG and PG:

Test Type

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

IELTS

6.0

6.0

TOEFL iBT

525 (PBT), 195 (CBT), 71 (iBT)

76 (iBT)

PTE

50

-

Duolingo

95

110

ELS

-

Level 12

Q:   How much does the University of North Dakota cost for Indian Students?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is known for offering the best academic programs all over the USA. Moreover, the tuition fee will vary from one program to another. The University of North Dakota fee ranges from INR 13 Lakh to INR 31 Lakh. Furthermore, check the table listed below which includes the courses and fees that are as follows:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

(32 courses)

INR 20 L - 31 L

B.E. / B.Tech

(15 courses)

INR 13 L - 19 L

MBA/PGDM

(2 courses)

INR 22 L

B.Sc.

(20 courses)

INR 13 L - 17 L

BBA

(17 courses)

INR 13 L - 18 L

B.A.

(19 courses)

INR 13 L

B.Ed

(10 courses)

INR 13 L

M.A.

(4 courses)

INR 21 L - 22 L

MEng

(8 courses)

INR 23 L

Others PG

(5 courses)

INR 21 L

MPA

(1 course)

INR 22 L

MFA

(1 course)

INR 21 L

Others UG

(2 courses)

INR 13 L

B.J.M.C.

(1 course)

INR 13 L

BFA

(1 course)

INR 13 L

MIM

(2 courses)

INR 22 L

MPH

(1 course)

INR 24 L

LL.B.

(1 course)

INR 13 L

BSN

(1 course)

INR 13 L

Q:   How much is the cost of studying MS at University of North Dakota?

A: 

The first year tuition fee for University of North Dakota MS course ranges between INR 13.7 Lacs and INR 23.2 Lacs as per an unofficial source. Students who get into the university need to pay the course fee as per the guidelines of UND. Apart from the tuition fee, aspirants also need to pay a non-refundable application fee at the start of the admission process. The application fee for PG courses is $35.

Q:   What are the admission requirements for the University of North Dakota?

A: 

Here are the important requirements for the University of North Dakota:

Applicants must apply online with a USD of non-refundable application fee 

  1. Applicants must send certified copies of official records from all their previous schools.

  2. The World Education Services requires college transcripts.

  3. However, Non-English Secondary school transcripts need translation 

  4. Applicants must demonstrate the following English Proficiency

English Proficiency Test

Minimum required score

IELTS

6.0 

DUOLINGO

95

TOEFL (PBT)

195

TOEFL (iBT)

71

PTE

50

Graduate requirements:

  1. Applicants must complete a graduate school application and pay a USD 35 non-refundable fee.

  2. Applicants must submit official transcripts of their prior education

  3. An official Diploma or degree certificate is a must if the applicant graduated

  4. SOP

  5. LOR’s

  6. Applicants must check their complete statements of finance, including the proof of financial support

  7. Provide evidence of English Proficiency through various accepted methods. 

  8. Applicants must also provide an English Proficiency test as follows: 

English Proficiency Test

Minimum required score

IELTS

6.0 

DUOLINGO

95

TOEFL (PBT)

195

TOEFL (iBT)

71

PTE

50

 

Placements

CourseMedian Salary
MS
96.07 - 118.82 LPA
B.Sc.
55.62 - 102.81 LPA
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Q:   What is the average salary for a University of North Dakota graduate student?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is one of the best universities in the world. Additionally, the UND is highly regarded for its placement rate. Hence, the University of North Dakota placement rate is 82.96% as per the 2021-22 reports. Moreover, the graduates of this university are working in top industries such as the United States Air Force, U.S. Bank, Amazon, etc. Furthermore, the average salary for a UND graduate student is approximately USD 68,224 (INR 56.92 Lakh). However, these figures vary according to the industry and students. The bar graph mentioned below includes the average graduate student’s salary at the UND by college:

University of North Dakota Average Graduate SalaryNote: 1 USD = INR 83.45 (as on July 25, 2024)

Q:   What is the average salary for a University of North Dakota undergraduate student?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is known for the best placement rate across the United States. The UND offers well-qualified and experienced faculty members for its students. Moreover, according to 2021-22 data the University of North Dakota placement rate is 82.96% as per the official website. Additionally, the students of UND are employed in top industries and ruling in sectors like Research, Human Resources, Marketing, and more. Furthermore, the average salary of the University of North Dakota undergraduate students is approximately USD 53,725 (INR 44.83 Lakh). However, these figures may vary as per the students and industry norms. Along with this, the bar graph listed below includes the average UG student’s salary at the UND by college:

University of North Dakota Average Undergraduate Salary

Note: 1 USD = INR 83.45 (as on July 25, 2024)

Q:   Does University of North Dakota offer student employment program?

A: 

The University of North Dakota Student Employment programme provides part time job opportunities to student to help finance their educational needs along with providing work experience which allows students to explore career options, discover strengths, and see how academic learning applies to world of work. The positions are available on campus and wages vary depending on the job. International students are not eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS), however, they can still work on-campus. 







Rankings 2025

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Q:   Is University of North Dakota good university?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is the only university in North Dakota that has medical and law schools. Talking about the University of North Dakota ranking, then in the U.S. News & World Report’s national universities ranking for 2022-23, UND ranks at the #250 position.

In 2022, UND ranked at #249 position in the national universities category ranking by U.S. News. A slight decline can be observed in the U.S. News national universities category ranking. UND ranks at the #1208 position in the global universities category ranking by U.S. News in 2022-23. In case of the global universities category ranking of U.S. News, UND's ranking has declined as in 2022, the university was placed at #1081.

Q:   Why is Shiksha Grading for University of North Dakota better than other ranking systems?

A: 

Shiksha Study Abroad has launched its grading system as Shiksha Grading. Shiksha Grading is one of the most reputed grading systems for students who want to study abroad. Shiksha Grading helps students by providing them with rankings from top-ranking authorities. Moreover, Shiksha Grading has divided its grading into nine sectors: A+, A, B+, B, C+, and C. Additionally, universities and colleges are graded by country, and courses are graded by the availability of specific universities in a particular country.
However, other ranking bodies sometimes provide only country-specific rankings for the university. Additionally, each ranking authority uses unique parameters to evaluate the ranking of particular universities which sometimes does not satisfy students who want to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Grading has normalized for all universities and colleges by dividing them into 9 buckets categories. The categories are such as A+, A, B+, B, C+, and C.

Q:   What is the ranking of the University of North Dakota?

A: 

The University of North Dakota is highly ranked all over the USA by top-ranking agencies. The UND is ranked #236 out of 439 under the category of National Universities. According to Shiksha Grading, the university has an overall C+ ranking. Moreover, the University of North Dakota courses have a C+ & C ranking for programs such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and more by Shiksha Grading. However, the University of North Dakota is evaluated on various parameters such as performance, infrastructure, and more.

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INR 9.02 L - 31 LC#236 US News, 2024
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Q:   Who are the most famous University of North Dakota alumni?

A: 

The alumni of the University of North Dakota have become famous in various fields like business, science, literature, arts and entertainment, athletics, etc. The notable alumni of UND include names like Maxwell Anderson (Pulitzer prize-winning playwright and author), Jon Hassler (Novelist), Thomas McGrath (Rhodes scholar and poet), Sam Anderson (Actor), Dave Osborn (Professional football player), Phil Jackson (Former NBA player and coach and former president of the New York Knicks), etc.

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Q:   How do I apply for the University of North Dakota?

A: 

Below is the application process of University of North Dakota

Step 1: The application process can ve made through the official website.

Step 2: Check your requirements thoroughly and see if you qualify for your recognised course.

Step 3: You should meet the entry requirements checklist before applying: 

  • ACT and SAT scores (optional) 

  • Transcripts of your high school or degree, depending on the course level

  • A minimum score of 6.5 and above in IELTS

  • SOP

  • LOR’s 

  • Resume

Step 4: Make sure your English requirements meet the university's standards. 

Step 5: After submitting the application, applicants can check their application status in their admission account. 

Q:   What ranking is UND?

A: 

University of North Dakota ranking as per U.S. News & World Report’s national universities ranking for 2022-23 is 250. In 2022, UND ranked at 249 position in the national universities category ranking by U.S. News. 

A slight decline can be observed in the U.S. News national universities category ranking. UND ranks at the 1208 position in the global universities category ranking by U.S. News in 2022-23. In case of the global universities category ranking of U.S. News, UND's ranking has declined as in 2022, the university was placed at 1081.

Q:   What are the leading sectors in which University of North Dakota graduates are working?

A: 

The University of North Dakota was founded in 1883 and is popularly known as UND. The University of North Dakota has enrolled more than 14,172 students. Moreover, all the graduates are working in top industries and making the university proud of them. Furthermore, the pie chart mentioned below includes the top sectors in which UND graduates are working as per data available on the web:

University of North Dakota Graduates Working Sectors

 

Q:   Which is better: University of North Dakota or Oklahoma State University?

A: 

Below is the comparison of UND with Oklahoma State University based on fee and ranking parameters:

University Name

First-Year Tuition Fee*

Ranking (US News)

UMass

INR 9.9 Lacs – INR 30.3 lakh

250

Oklahoma State University

INR 12 Lacs – INR 26.3 lakh

122

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

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English Language Test

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PG Score

IELTS

a minimum score of 6.0

a minimum score of 6.0

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a minimum score of 71

a minimum score of 76

PTE

a minimum score of 50

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a minimum score of 95

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University CityGrand Forks, North Dakota, USA
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Population of City59,166

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