Aerospace Engineering
Study at the only aerospace engineering program in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Idaho.
Gain access to aerospace companies to launch your career as an aerospace engineer. You’ll be at the forefront of modern technology with this bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Aerospace Engineering Mission
The Aerospace Engineering Department prepares students at all levels to effectively apply modern engineering principles to the evolving needs of industry and society through focused efforts in manufacturing, materials science, mechanical design, thermal sciences, and aerospace-specific applications. The Department supports an accessible, collaborative, multidisciplinary research and learning environment that stimulates faculty and students to reach their highest potential through hands-on education, leadership opportunities and life-long learning.
Aerospace Engineering Research
- Unmanned aerial vehicles
- Hypersonics
- Experimental aerodynamics
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Flight vehicle dynamics and control
Hands-on Coursework from Day 1
In UND’s Aerospace Engineering degree program, you will gain hands-on experience from the first courses you take. You’ll receive core engineering knowledge in mechanical systems as applied to the aerospace applications and complement this knowledge with your choice of electives. You’ll design a system or fabricate a component in at least one engineering course each year. Your classes will emphasize teamwork and collaborative problem solving, along with evolving mandatory skills in today’s engineering workplace.
Study at a U.S. Aerospace and UAS Hub
Fittingly located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, an aerospace and UAS-focused hub for both regional and expanding international companies, you’ll find yourself in demand regarding internships, co-ops and job opportunities. From companies dominating the stratosphere to those embarking on interstellar expeditions, our expanding collaborations with industry partners open up limitless possibilities before and after graduation.