The University of North Dakota (UND or North Dakota) is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota. The university has the only schools of law and medicine in the state of North Dakota. The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences was the first in the country to offer a degree in unmanned aircraft systems operation. Several national research institutions are on the university's campus including the Energy and Environmental Research Center, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
Building on a history of teacher preparation dating back to 1883, the University of North Dakota's College of Education & Human Development serves as a comprehensive center for education and related fields. It provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, from bachelor's to doctoral degrees, designed to prepare students for impactful careers. The college strongly emphasizes practical experience through extensive field placements and student teaching. It also encourages research engagement, integrates technology into its curriculum, and maintains strong connections with local communities and schools. Dedicated to fostering diversity and excellence, the college aims to equip graduates with the skills needed to create equitable outcomes in a complex society.
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