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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Fargo
Population | 258,663
Enrollment | 12,242
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host

Term Dates
Fall | 08/21-12/15
Spring | 01/09-05/11

North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND
NDSU is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university.
NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas.
NDSU is Division I in 16 sports, such as football, basketball, & softball

About This Campus

North Dakota State University is a student-focused, land-grant, research university with more than 14,000 students from 47 states and more than 80 countries, creating a diverse student population. Programs are academically rigorous, but more than 80 percent of our classes have 40 or fewer students, creating an immersive learning environment in which our faculty members are committed to student success. NDSU is ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education among the top 108 public and private universities in the country. NDSU is in the elite category of "Research Universities/Very High Research Activity." NDSU is one of two flagship universities in North Dakota, with several programs ranked in the Top 100 by the National Science Foundation. The campus offers excellent facilities for living, learning and making lifelong connections. With more than 100 majors, NDSU offers a wide variety of programs open to NSE students.

Location Information

North Dakota is located in the upper Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north, the states of Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west.

Helpful Information

The community offers movie theaters, shopping, dining, concerts and shows at many venues. The F-M area is friendly, safe and easy to get around. Bus service both around campus and in the community is free for NDSU students. An international airport, train service and a commercial bus line serve Fargo-Moorhead.
2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment |Open
Home Payment |Open
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Academics

Registration
  • Campus Catalog
  • When will I register? According to class standing
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Campus instructor or department
Closed Programs
Pharmacy, Nursing, Architecture, Education

Limitations
Colleges Engineering and Business - must meet pre-requisites for upper-level classes.

Notable Academic Programs

  • Engineering - NDSU offers Agricultural and Biosystems, Civil, Computer, Construction, Electrical, Industrial and Management, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Communication - NDSU offers Agricultural, Health, Management, and Strategic Communication.
  • Agriculture - NDSU offers General Agriculture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Plant Science, Equine Science, and more.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper or 71.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
Summer Exchange
  • N/A
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/13/24

Finances Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
  • Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
  • Estimated cost: $5428.68.
  • Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Host Payment: 20
  • Home Payment: 20

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Parking Fee $185.00 Year Host & Home Optional
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/13/24

On-Campus Housing Per Semester Notes About Housing
All On-campus housing is open to NSE students. Please visit https://www.ndsu.edu/reslife/housing_options/ to see all your options.

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
Meal Plans: - Five-Day Unlimited (M-F): $2,300/semester, plus 3 guest passes - Seven-Day Unlimited: $2,582.50/semester, plus 7 guest passes

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/13/24

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $842 Semester Host & Home Optional

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Health insurance is required for international students.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $842 per semester.

Requirements

Other Health Related Comments
The mission of NDSU Disability Services is to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities to fully participate in the university environment.

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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