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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
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
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 StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 71
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
33406 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33406 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
28708 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28708 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
10439 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10439 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.
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