Overview

Geologists take the best from other sciences and apply it to the study of Earth. They investigate Earth materials, the properties and structures of those materials, Earth processes and evolution, the history of our planet, and natural hazards and related phenomena.

The metals that go into our electronics. The energy that powers our society. The fundamental answers about the nature of our planet itself. Geologists are responsible for helping find each of these things, as well as answers about the fundamental forces that made our planet.

Why Study Geology at University of North Dakota?

Our students enjoy excellent and dedicated faculty, small classes, and are provided many opportunities for hands-on experiences, including a five-week field camp.

Much of geology is done outdoors, and most of our classes involve field work that takes students and instructors to spectacular places in our region.

10-day spring trips provide opportunities to study geology in farther away places. Recent trips have gone to the warm southwest, to Hawaii, and to Belize.

Our faculty interests span the globe, and students have the opportunity to join faculty in research projects, including, most recently, projects in Antarctica.

All students compete authentic research projects and write a senior thesis, so they develop the skills need for successful careers after college.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Geology & Lab

The Earth Through Time & Lab

Critical Thinking in the Geosciences

Geomorphology

Mineralogy

Petrology

Structural Geology

Geoscience Lectures

Sedimentology & Stratigraphy

The Evolving Earth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Complete Mandatory Immunizations and TB Screening

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Complete Statement of Financial Responsibility

Provide Evidence of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19583 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14687 USD / year

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In-State

9791 USD / year

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Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 USD / month

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Overview

Why Study Geology at University of North Dakota?

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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