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".
The University of North Dakota's Civil and Environmental Engineering department in Grand Forks, ND provides a comprehensive education grounded in core civil engineering principles alongside a strong emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability. Students benefit from a supportive learning environment featuring small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and extensive hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. The ABET-accredited program prepares graduates to tackle complex challenges in infrastructure development, environmental remediation, and sustainable design, equipping them with the skills needed for professional practice and advanced studies in diverse areas like structural, geotechnical, transportation, and water resources engineering.
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