Overview

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have gone from strictly military use, to a wide variety of life-saving and commercial applications. With this unique UND program, you’ll gain the expertise in unmanned aircraft to execute and manage applications in the military, firefighting, disaster relief, law enforcement, surveillance, aerial photography, transports and future uses of this rapidly evolving area.

Why Study Unmanned Aircraft System Operations at UND?

With 50 years of experience in aviation education, training, and research, University of North Dakota was the first to offer a Unmanned Aircraft System Operations degree in 2009, and our program has led the way ever since. You'll gain expertise to work in a crew environment as a Pilot operator, sensor operator, or other key team member of unmanned aircraft systems. You'll also gain a clear understanding of National Airspace System safety and operations procedures.

Our Grand Forks campus has been called "the Silicon Valley of unmanned aircraft systems" by the New York Times. UND students are given the opportunity to interact with small and large UAS companies such as Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, and Customs Border Protection. Flights are conducted regularly where UND flight students are jointly flying next to Unmanned Aircraft in the National Airspace System.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Aviation Orientation

Aviation Safety

Basic Attitude Instrument Flying

IFR Regulations and Procedures

UAS Operator Certification

Autonomous Fundamentals

UAS Enabling Concepts

Human Factors

Aerodynamics - Airplanes

Aircraft Systems

UAS Flight Systems

UAS Ground Systems

UAS Remote Sensing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Business Information Systems View 253 other Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

50

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TOEFL^® IBT

71

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

34742 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34742 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29856 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29856 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10857 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10857 USD per year during 48 months.

Minnesota residents: 11,692.32 USD per year

Living costs for Grand Forks

1000 - 2180 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Unmanned Aircraft System Operations.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United States / Merit-based

Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Women in Aviation A&P Scholarship

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