Overview

Bring your career into greater focus with a commercial aviation degree that allows the option for flight training in fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. Gain the fundamental knowledge and essential experience to launch your career in a variety of professional opportunities.

Why Study Commercial Aviation at UND?

Earn a B.S. in Aeronautics with a Major in Commercial Aviation from the University of North Dakota Aviation Department, known around the world for academic excellence. The curriculum is designed to fully prepare you for a variety of flight-related careers. You'll gain a solid background in aviation with flight instructor ratings, along with a liberal arts core. It's exactly what you need to launch your exciting aviation career, whether you choose a fixed-wing or helicopter specialty.

The world recognizes the quality of the pilots our programs produce. The Aviation Department has secured a number of defined career pathway partnerships with industry-leading airlines. These programs are designed to help UND students get interviews and begin careers with major carriers around the world.

Current career pathway partners:

Delta

United

Sun Country Airlines

JetBlue

SkyWest

Programme Structure

Course include:

Aviation Orientation

Meteorology

Meteorology Laboratory

College Composition

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

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Aviation Studies View 163 other Bachelors in Aviation Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete Mandatory Immunizations and TB Screening

Send Official Records

Apply Online and Pay $35 Application Fee

Complete Statement of Financial Responsibility

Provide Evidence of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37195 USD / year

≈ 37195 USD / year
Out-of-State

31964 USD / year

≈ 31964 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11623 USD / year

≈ 11623 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 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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Overview

Why Study Commercial Aviation at UND?

Current career pathway partners:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grand Forks

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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