Bachelor in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (Bachelor's)

Tuition is NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options., and the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

This programme prepares students for careers in environmental engineering, focusing on water and wastewater treatment, soil and air contamination mitigation, and sustainable design. Students engage in lab-based, hands-on learning using advanced technology and software. The curriculum integrates chemistry, fluid mechanics, ecological principles, and engineering science. The programme is delivered on campus with a focus on practical application and real-world problem solving.

Focus areas include Water and wastewater treatment, Soil contamination mitigation, Air contamination mitigation, Sustainable design, Environmental chemistry, Ecological principles.

The programme requires a total of 128 credits, distributed across general education, engineering fundamentals, technical electives, and laboratory courses. Students complete a capstone design project as part of the degree requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as environmental engineer, environmental compliance engineer, environmental remediation engineer, and test engineer.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores. International students must also submit English proficiency test results.

The programme totals about 128 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

North Dakota State University is North Dakota’s land-grant, R1 research university. Its work connects academic study with practical challenges, workforce needs and career development. Students and faculty collaborate on research and creative activity in labs, fields and studios, with opportunities to explore crop science, cybersecurity and other areas linked to industry. Internships and field-tested projects can help students build experience alongside their coursework.

Academic options include undergraduate and graduate programs, degree-completion routes for students building on previous credits, and flexible online programs. Students can search programs by level, subject, type and format, allowing them to compare different ways to study. NDSU’s research activity also includes extension and industry relations, creating connections between campus learning and work beyond the university.

The main campus is in Fargo, a city described as big enough to explore and small enough to feel like home. Campus life includes Welcome Week, student activities and the Bison community, with opportunities for new students to connect and get involved at the start of the semester. Athletics are part of the institution’s identity, with Bison teams bringing a strong sense of campus pride. International students can consider the available undergraduate, graduate and online pathways while exploring study and campus life in Fargo.