If you want to walk in the footsteps of these historical figures while pursing your education, look no further than North Dakota. Universities and Colleges in North Dakota offer students a unique academic experience that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere in the country.

Imagine exploring the finer points of philosophy, physics, or Gaelic studies in an environment that has managed to escape urban modernization and widespread land development. North Dakota colleges and universities provide students with unbelievable access to pristine nature and breathtaking beauty.

Top universities of the state include North Dakota State University at Fargo, University of North Dakota (Grand Forks), Minot State University, Valley City State University, Mayville State University, Bismarck State College, Dickinson State University and Valley City State University.

Universities in North Dakota offer a great variety of majors, of which the most popular are Business Administration and Management, Engineering, Human Development and Family Studies, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Psychology, Accounting; and Elementary Education and Teaching.

There are hundreds of international students in North Dakota, who choose the state not only for its fascinating history and beautiful countryside, but also for its strong university system. International students in North Dakota should look into the various scholarships offered to minimize tuition costs. The Academic & Cultural Sharing Scholarship offers international undergraduate students the ability to pay only half of the non-resident tuition rate, which saves students thousands of dollars.

According to the US News and World Report’s annual rankings this year, University of North Dakota at Grand Forks was ranked 164th and North Dakota State University (Fargo) was on 181st in the national universities list. Minot State University was ranked at 110th position in the regional universities (Midwest) list. Valley City State University was at 45th and Mayville State University was at 63rd position in the regional colleges (Midwest) list.

The accreditation body of the colleges and universities in North Dakota is North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission.