Overview

From the cars we drive to the devices that connect us, nearly everything in modern life is manufactured — and manufacturing engineers are at the heart of it all.

At the Manufacturing Engineering program at North Dakota State University, you’ll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories, guided by faculty who are experts in their fields and committed to personalized mentorship.

Key Facts

With a curriculum rooted in engineering fundamentals and enriched by industry-standard skills, graduates are equipped to lead, innovate and thrive in diverse career paths in industries like aerospace, medical devices, electronics and construction, or pursue advanced degrees.

Careers

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:

Advance Manufacturing Engineer
Chief Estimator
Supplier Quality Manager

Accreditation

The Manufacturing Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Manufacturing Processes

CAD/CAM for Manufacturing

Process Engineering

Production Engineering

Engineering Economy

Program and Project Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 120 other Bachelors in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission, all applicants should have an educational background in the core curriculum of laboratory science, mathematics, social science, and English

A secondary or high school grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects is recommended

The application for admission. A nonrefundable application fee will be collected through your online application upon submission

Request that official transcripts be sent directly from your institution to NDSU. If records are not in English, be sure to include a certified English translation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17268 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14802 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9868 USD / year

≈ 9868 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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