MISSION
We prepare innovative problem solvers and create new knowledge to improve lives in North Dakota and beyond.
VISION
We will be the engineering college of choice for students, faculty and employers seeking to enhance society through leadership and innovation.
CORE VALUES
- We chase excellence – We are in the constant pursuit of adding tremendous value to our students and our society.
- Innovation is our status quo – We create new knowledge that makes our world better.
- We are collegial – We cultivate collaboration and build a culture of trust and mutual respect.
- We are inclusive – We are proactive about diversity, knowing that we are far better together.
Focused on our students
We educate tomorrow’s engineers, computer scientists and construction managers to be more creative, innovative and globally minded. An education here is affordable, and our programs have a strong regional and national reputation. We believe teaching and research should engage and involve students in an immersive learning environment.

Hands-on learning
NDSU enhances your classroom learning with extensive interactive opportunities. Students are directly involved in world-class research and engaged in labs, team-based class projects and extracurricular clubs and organizations. Why is this important? Employers say they recruit here because of how well prepared our graduates are to make an immediate impact.

Learn from the Best
Our courses are taught to the highest standards by highly qualified faculty, researchers and national experts. Our academically rigorous programs are set in a rich, diverse and supportive community and we are focused on student success and on time graduation.

North Dakota's Land Grant University
As a land-grant university, NDSU is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education, groundbreaking research, and outreach that directly benefits the people and economy of North Dakota.
An education here is affordable
The College of Engineering offers degree programs at one of the most reasonable costs available and has been recognized as a best value by a national study.
We offer financial assistance
The college awarded student scholarships totaling more than $2,500,000 in 2024. You also can receive financial assistance by completing internships or cooperative education programs.
Enhancing the public good
We forge meaningful, productive, collaborative relationships with business, industry, non-profits, government, and local and regional communities to find solutions to ever-changing real-world problems.
Research with Reach
Here, research isn't confined to the lab — it's integrated into your education, empowering you to contribute to solutions that make a global impact.
Our research tackles urgent, interdisciplinary challenges — from smart infrastructure and AI to biomedical systems and precision agriculture. Here, collaboration isn’t a buzzword. It’s how engineers learn, test and lead solutions that reach far beyond the lab.
