Overview
Whether you're interested in energy and mineral resources, geomechanics, hydrogeology, ground water remediation, or site investigation/characterization, you'll dive deep into your chosen field. But you'll also gain broad knowledge in related areas.
The result: You'll have the technical prowess to offer significant solutions to 21st-century challenges while having the context to apply them. You'll work with faculty and researchers in multiple disciplines while at UND.
Careers
Graduates of the Geological Engineering program at the University of North Dakota play critical roles in many industries, including mining, energy exploration, education and more. Geological engineers are in demand for jobs such as these:
- Environmental engineering
- Geological engineering
- Petroleum geologist
- Hydrogeology
- Remote sensing/GIS
- Mining
- Mapping and surveying
- Teaching
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Geological Engineering
- Advanced Rock Mechanics
- Advanced Hydrocarbon Extraction in Engineering
- Hydrogeology
- Advanced Paleontology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Application Deadlines:
- Fall: August 1 (domestic) / May 1 (international)
- Spring: December 1 (domestic) / September 1 (international)
Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Geology Mining, Oil & Gas View 45 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in an engineering discipline with a GPA of 3.3 or higher or a Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline with a GPA of 3.0.
- Candidates are assessed using a holistic process that considers Student’s Record of Publications, GRE test scores (for students who are applying with a B.S. engineering degree from an non-ABET accredited program), transcripts of previous college work, relevant research and work experience, letters of recommendation, research interests, and English language skills.
- Students must specify a track on their admission form to facilitate this evaluation.
Tuition Fee
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International
26167 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26167 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
19625 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19625 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
13083 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13083 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Grand Forks
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Scholarships Information
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