
University of North Dakota fees for Indian students use a credit-based model; Spring 2027 closes September 1, 2026 for graduates.
Postgraduate (PG) tuition uses United States dollars (USD) and Indian rupees (INR). Rates range from USD 1,120.11 (INR 1.07 Lakhs) to USD 1,535.44 (INR 1.47 Lakhs) per credit.
Undergraduate (UG) tuition ranges from USD 864.91 (INR 82,729) to USD 961.49 (INR 91,967) per credit. Computer Science uses USD 961.49 (INR 91,967) per credit.
UND, the University of North Dakota, estimates Grand Forks housing and food at USD 12,026 (INR 11.50 Lakhs). The estimate covers fall and spring. First-year students must live in a residence hall. Smith and Johnstone doubles cost USD 5,240 (INR 5.01 Lakhs) annually. University Place private bedrooms cost USD 6,550 (INR 6.27 Lakhs) annually.
The Computer Science Master of Science (M.S.) total is USD 60,804.10 (INR 58.16 Lakhs). It covers tuition plus 24 months of standard housing and food. The first-year budget starts at USD 33,467.88 (INR 32.01 Lakhs). The upper living scenario reaches USD 43,612.88 (INR 41.72 Lakhs).
INR conversions use the supplied 30 August 2026 rate of 1 USD = INR 95.65 from open.er-api.com.
Spring 2027 Intake: Deadline and funding position
Intake: Spring 2027 is the immediate graduate route, with the general deadline on September 1, 2026. Undergraduate Spring 2027 applications close November 15, 2026. Fall 2027 follows as the next intake.
Fee update: UG rates are USD 864.91 (INR 82,729) per credit. The upper UG rate is USD 961.49 (INR 91,967). PG rates start at USD 1,120.11 (INR 1.07 Lakhs) per credit. The upper rate is USD 1,535.44 (INR 1.47 Lakhs) per credit.
When to pay: UND publishes a USD 200 (INR 19,130) freshman confirmation deposit. It applies to the bill, but its Spring 2027 deadline is not published. Graduate deposit terms remain offer-specific.
Scholarships: September 1, 2026 is the Spring 2027 graduate deadline. No named Indian external award is open for Spring 2027. Published 2026 cycles are closed. UND Scholarship Central opens October 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 awards.
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UND has no single graduate rate because its 2026/27 calculator assigns different prices by academic area. The fee structure therefore depends on the chosen programme and required credits.
Ten postgraduate programmes use 30 to 42 credits. Graduate rates start at USD 1,120.11 (INR 1.07 Lakhs) per credit. The public-health rate is USD 1,535.44 (INR 1.47 Lakhs). Each course has an official duration and credit load.
Tuition is calculated per credit, with UND also applying a 12-credit semester cap to on-campus billing. The full-course column uses the published credit requirement and current rate.
| Programme | Duration | Published tuition (USD and INR) | Indicative full-course tuition (USD and INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters in Computer Science | 2 years, 30 credits | USD 1,225.07 per credit (INR 1.17 Lakhs per credit) | USD 36,752.10 (INR 35.15 Lakhs) |
| Masters in Biomedical Sciences | 3 years, 30 credits | USD 1,120.11 per credit (INR 1.07 Lakhs per credit) | USD 33,603.30 (INR 32.14 Lakhs) |
| Masters in Kinesiology | 2 years, 30 credits | USD 1,120.11 per credit (INR 1.07 Lakhs per credit) | USD 33,603.30 (INR 32.14 Lakhs) |
| Masters in Atmospheric Sciences | 2 years, 30 credits | USD 1,120.11 per credit (INR 1.07 Lakhs per credit) | USD 33,603.30 (INR 32.14 Lakhs) |
| Chemistry Masters | 2.5 years, 32 credits | USD 1,120.11 per credit (INR 1.07 Lakhs per credit) | USD 35,843.52 (INR 34.28 Lakhs) |
| Masters in Geology | 2 years, 30 credits | USD 1,120.11 per credit (INR 1.07 Lakhs per credit) | USD 33,603.30 (INR 32.14 Lakhs) |
| Mechanical Engineering Masters | 2 years, 30 to 32 credits | USD 1,225.07 per credit (INR 1.17 Lakhs per credit) | USD 36,752.10 (INR 35.15 Lakhs) to USD 39,202.24 (INR 37.50 Lakhs) |
| Masters in Electrical Engineering | 2+ years, 30 credits | USD 1,225.07 per credit (INR 1.17 Lakhs per credit) | USD 36,752.10 (INR 35.15 Lakhs) |
| Petroleum Engineering Masters | 1.5 to 2 years, 30 to 32 credits | USD 1,225.07 per credit (INR 1.17 Lakhs per credit) | USD 36,752.10 (INR 35.15 Lakhs) to USD 39,202.24 (INR 37.50 Lakhs) |
| Masters in Public Health (MPH) | 2 years, 42 credits | USD 1,535.44 per credit (INR 1.47 Lakhs per credit) | USD 64,488.48 (INR 61.68 Lakhs) |
Indicative full-course tuition multiplies each published rate by the required credits at unchanged current rates. It is not a future-fee forecast.
Source: UND 2026/27 international tuition calculator and official programme pages.
Note: UND applies the public-health rate of USD 1,535.44 per credit (INR 1.47 Lakhs). The 42-credit MPH requirement creates the highest tuition-only total.
Compare UND course-specific tuition routes
Five undergraduate majors use 120 to 124 credits and four to five years. UG tuition uses the 24-credit annual benchmark because UND caps on-campus billing at 12 credits per semester.
| Programme | Duration | Published tuition (USD and INR) | Indicative full-course tuition (USD and INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Degree, Bachelor of Science | 4 to 5 years, 124 credits | USD 961.49 per credit (INR 91,967 per credit); USD 23,075.76 per 24-credit year (INR 22.07 Lakhs) | USD 92,303.04 (INR 88.29 Lakhs) to USD 115,378.80 (INR 1.10 Crore) |
| Biology Degree, Bachelor of Science | 4 years, 120 credits | USD 864.91 per credit (INR 82,729 per credit); USD 20,757.84 per 24-credit year (INR 19.85 Lakhs) | USD 83,031.36 (INR 79.42 Lakhs) |
| Economics Degree, Bachelor of Arts | 4 years, 120 credits | USD 864.91 per credit (INR 82,729 per credit); USD 20,757.84 per 24-credit year (INR 19.85 Lakhs) | USD 83,031.36 (INR 79.42 Lakhs) |
| Business Management Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration | 4 years, 120 credits | USD 899.14 per credit (INR 86,003 per credit); USD 21,579.36 per 24-credit year (INR 20.64 Lakhs) | USD 86,317.44 (INR 82.56 Lakhs) |
| Marketing Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration | 4 years, 120 credits | USD 899.14 per credit (INR 86,003 per credit); USD 21,579.36 per 24-credit year (INR 20.64 Lakhs) | USD 86,317.44 (INR 82.56 Lakhs) |
Indicative full-course tuition uses the 24-credit annual benchmark multiplied by each official duration at unchanged current rates. It is not a future-fee forecast.
Source: UND 2026/27 international tuition calculator and official programme pages.
Note: Undergraduate rates use annual billing benchmarks, not a simple 120-credit multiplication. UND tuition caps and the official duration determine the indicative full-course range.
UND’s base international UG benchmark rose 6.00%. The 2025/26 benchmark was USD 19,582.80 (INR 18.73 Lakhs). The 2026/27 benchmark is USD 20,757.84 (INR 19.85 Lakhs). Spring 2027 uses the current rate. Fall 2027 needs the next official fee release.
| Year | UG USD | UG INR | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 historical base benchmark | USD 19,582.80 (INR 18.73 Lakhs) | INR 18.73 Lakhs | Base year |
| 2026/27 current base benchmark | USD 20,757.84 (INR 19.85 Lakhs) | INR 19.85 Lakhs | 6.00% |
Source: UND 2025/26 and 2026/27 international tuition calculator data.
Key Insight: Spring 2027 carries the 2026/27 rates and the September 1, 2026 graduate deadline. Fall 2027 applicants should rerun totals when UND releases 2027/28 fees.
UND publishes USD 12,026 (INR 11.50 Lakhs) for on/off-campus housing and food across fall and spring. The wider graduate budget adds transport, books, personal expenses, health insurance, and the international student fee.
The monthly column is a nine-month academic-year equivalent, not a 12-month lease estimate. Annual amounts retain UND published scope.
| Expense | Monthly (USD, nine-month equivalent) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (INR) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing and food | USD 1,336.22 (INR 1.28 Lakhs) | INR 1.28 Lakhs | INR 11.50 Lakhs | UND combines room and meal costs across fall and spring. |
| Graduate transportation | USD 252.89 (INR 24,189) | INR 24,189 | INR 2.18 Lakhs | Graduate student estimate. |
| Books, supplies and equipment | USD 111.11 (INR 10,628) | INR 10,628 | INR 95,650 | Academic materials estimate. |
| Personal and other expenses | USD 722.22 (INR 69,081) | INR 69,081 | INR 6.22 Lakhs | Personal budget estimate. |
| Health insurance | USD 250.00 (INR 23,913) | INR 23,913 | INR 2.15 Lakhs | Required annual insurance budget. |
| International student fee | USD 22.22 (INR 2,126) | INR 2,126 | INR 19,130 | Mandatory university charge, not living expense. |
| Graduate budget total | USD 2,694.67 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) | INR 2.58 Lakhs | INR 23.20 Lakhs | Housing, food, insurance, and listed graduate allowances. |
Source: UND official cost-of-attendance details for international graduate budgeting.
UND publishes on-campus apartment rates, but it does not publish an off-campus rent range for Grand Forks. The housing comparison therefore uses university-owned options, not rental-listing averages.
| UND housing option | Published period | Published USD and INR | Practical scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith or Johnstone double room | Academic year | USD 5,240 (INR 5.01 Lakhs) | Residence-hall room; meal-plan rules apply. |
| Noren or Selke double room | Academic year | USD 5,840 (INR 5.59 Lakhs) | Residence-hall room; compare the assigned meal plan. |
| University Place private bedroom | Academic year | USD 6,550 (INR 6.27 Lakhs) | Private bedroom in university housing. |
| On-campus one-bedroom apartment | Monthly rate | USD 765 (INR 73,172) to USD 1,230 (INR 1.18 Lakhs) | Entire apartment rate; leaseholders share the cost. |
Source: UND 2026/27 housing rates and residence requirements.
Note: The USD 12,026 (INR 11.50 Lakhs) estimate combines housing and food. Room rates alone do not replace a required residence-hall meal plan.
Spring 2027 applicants should compare the residence-hall bill with the 2026/27 cost-of-attendance estimate before accepting a lease.
Currency Tip: For Spring 2027, hold the USD 12,026 (INR 11.50 Lakhs) housing-and-food reserve before registration. Fall 2027 applicants should recheck the next housing rate before signing a longer lease.
The Computer Science M.S. first-year budget starts at USD 33,467.88 (INR 32.01 Lakhs). It reaches USD 43,612.88 (INR 41.72 Lakhs) under UND’s upper living scenario.
The University of North Dakota cost for Indian students depends on tuition area, housing, insurance, and immigration charges. UND’s 2026/27 graduate rate supports an 18-credit first-year tuition calculation for the 30-credit Computer Science route. Living uses UND lower, standard, and upper scenarios across fall and spring.
| Scenario | Tuition | Living | Mandatory Fees | Total Year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low, living with parent | USD 22,051.26 (INR 21.09 Lakhs) | USD 6,814 (INR 6.52 Lakhs) | USD 4,602.62 (INR 4.40 Lakhs) | USD 33,467.88 (INR 32.01 Lakhs) |
| Standard, on/off campus | USD 22,051.26 (INR 21.09 Lakhs) | USD 12,026 (INR 11.50 Lakhs) | USD 4,602.62 (INR 4.40 Lakhs) | USD 38,679.88 (INR 37.00 Lakhs) |
| Upper, on-campus with dependent | USD 22,051.26 (INR 21.09 Lakhs) | USD 16,959 (INR 16.22 Lakhs) | USD 4,602.62 (INR 4.40 Lakhs) | USD 43,612.88 (INR 41.72 Lakhs) |
Source: UND 2026/27 tuition calculator, cost details, Certificate of Finances, and United States visa fee pages.
Full-programme tuition for 30 credits is USD 36,752.10 (INR 35.15 Lakhs). Tuition plus 24 months of standard housing and food is USD 60,804.10 (INR 58.16 Lakhs).
That full-programme comparison excludes books, transport, personal expenses, and health insurance. It also excludes university fees, visa charges, SEVIS, deposits, travel, and future rate changes.
A 50 lakh loan has an equated monthly instalment (EMI) of INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The estimate uses 10 years at 10.5%.
Key Insight: Spring 2027 uses the 2026/27 rate. No automatic PG award or full-payment discount is published, so the immediate saving is INR 0. Fall 2027 applicants should secure funding before the next instalment. The 18-credit tuition benchmark is INR 21.09 Lakhs.
UND lists more than 1,400 scholarships. No named award amount is published as open for Indian graduate applicants in Spring 2027.
UND Scholarship Central opens October 1, 2026 for the following academic year. Incoming student consideration carries a February 1, 2027 priority deadline.
| University scholarship route | Support | Indian eligibility | Status | Deadline | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UND Scholarship Central | More than 1,400 awards; amount varies by award | International eligibility is award-specific | Opens October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 for incoming students | Fall 2027 |
Source: UND Scholarships and international financial-aid guidance.
No named external Indian scholarship is open for Spring 2027 in published provider information. The recurring options suit later postgraduate intakes, with each next deadline pending.
| External scholarship | Support | Eligibility | Current status | Deadline | Relevant intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN Tata Endowment | Loan scholarship up to INR 20.00 Lakhs | Indian citizens pursuing overseas postgraduate study | 2026 cycle closed; recurring award | Target-intake deadline pending | Fall 2027 or later PG |
| K C Mahindra Education Trust | Up to INR 10.00 Lakhs for the top three, up to INR 5.00 Lakhs for others | Indian nationals pursuing overseas postgraduate study | 2026 cycle closed; recurring award | Target-intake deadline pending | Fall 2027 or later PG |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation | Interest-free repayable postgraduate assistance; amount set by the foundation | Indian applicants meeting foundation postgraduate terms | 2026 cycle closed; recurring annual invitation | Target-intake deadline pending | Fall 2027 or later PG |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme | Need-based support, half grant and half loan | Indian applicants pursuing eligible postgraduate study | 2026/27 cycle closed; next cycle expected early 2027 | Target-intake deadline pending | Fall 2027 or later PG |
Source: Official Indian scholarship-provider pages.
Tip for Indian Students: Spring 2027 has no open named Indian award in the published 2026 cycles. For Fall 2027, record October 1, 2026 for UND Scholarship Central and track the Aga Khan early-2027 cycle.
Match University of North Dakota admission timing to funding deadlines
UND does not publish one standard graduate deposit, so the offer letter controls any course-specific prepayment.
The only published confirmation amount is USD 200 (INR 19,130) for freshman undergraduate admission. It applies to the UND bill. The ten featured PG programmes have no central deposit amount or dated deadline published.
| Route | Deposit or prepayment | Deadline | Refundability and tuition treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman UG admission | USD 200 (INR 19,130) | Spring 2027 deadline not published by UND orientation guidance | Nonrefundable; applied to tuition, fees, or other UND bill charges |
| Featured PG programmes | No central graduate amount published | Offer-specific deadline not published centrally | Written offer terms control any prepayment |
Source: UND orientation, billing, payment, and international student pages.
UND bills are due at the beginning of each semester. Published final billing dates are October 15 for fall, March 15 for spring, and July 15 for summer. The Nelnet payment plan offers three-, four-, or five-month schedules with a USD 30 (INR 2,870) nonrefundable enrollment fee.
No full-payment discount is published for the featured programmes. Card convenience fees and transfer charges remain separate from tuition.
Note: Spring 2027 graduate applications close September 1, 2026. UND publishes no graduate deposit deadline, so begin any bank transfer several banking days before the written offer deadline.
Cash Needed Before Arrival: Arrival cash starts at USD 6,050 (INR 5.79 Lakhs). The Computer Science M.S. upper case reaches USD 6,775 (INR 6.48 Lakhs). It includes visa, SEVIS, health insurance, graduate enrollment, and the first-term housing payment.
The lower housing payment uses Smith or Johnstone at USD 2,880 (INR 2.75 Lakhs). The upper payment uses University Place at USD 3,605 (INR 3.45 Lakhs).
The minimum excludes tuition balance because UND publishes no pre-arrival due date for this graduate route. It also excludes airfare, books, transport, personal expenses, and variable testing charges.
Budget approximately INR 5.79 to 6.48 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs at arrival.
Source: UND cost details, housing rates, billing pages, and United States visa sources.
Note: Health insurance is the hidden charge most families under-budget: USD 2,250 (INR 2.15 Lakhs). Include this annual cost in the first academic-year payment plan.
For Spring 2027, compare UND housing before sending payment. University Place and Smith or Johnstone differ by USD 1,310 (INR 1.25 Lakhs) annually.
Tip for Indian Students: Spring 2027 can reduce 30-credit tuition by USD 3,148.80 (INR 3.01 Lakhs). Academic fit must permit the base-rate route. Fall 2027 applicants should rerun the comparison after the next fee release.
At INR 58.16 Lakhs, the Computer Science M.S. compares with UND’s cited USD 134,000 (INR 1.28 Crore) occupational salary benchmark. The total covers tuition plus 24 months of standard housing and food. The benchmark covers software developers, quality analysts, and testers. It is not a UND placement guarantee.
A 50 lakh education loan has an EMI of about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. The estimate assumes 10 years at 10.5%. The cited salary benchmark equals roughly INR 10.68 Lakhs gross monthly before taxes.
As an inference, the degree supports its cost when the target role and funding plan match Computer Science. The comparison weakens when the budget assumes the benchmark salary is guaranteed.
Source: UND Computer Science programme page and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics benchmark cited there.
Key Insight: Protect INR 58.16 Lakhs for Spring 2027 tuition plus standard two-year housing and food. Fall 2027 applicants should reprice the total when the 2027/28 rate is published.
Review the University of North Dakota profile before choosing a funding route
University of North Dakota Computer Science M.S. reaches INR 58.16 Lakhs for tuition plus 24 months of standard housing and food at 2026/27 rates. No automatic PG scholarship or full-payment discount is published for Spring 2027, so the immediate reduction is INR 0. A 50 lakh loan implies an EMI of about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. Spring 2027 graduate applications close September 1, 2026. Fall 2027 requires a new 2027/28 fee check. Match the offer deadline to loan approval before transferring money.
Ques. What are University of North Dakota fees for Indian students?
Ans. University of North Dakota PG tuition starts at USD 1,120.11 (INR 1.07 Lakhs) per credit. The upper PG rate is USD 1,535.44 (INR 1.47 Lakhs). UG rates range from USD 864.91 (INR 82,729) to USD 961.49 (INR 91,967) per credit.
Ques. What is the University of North Dakota Computer Science M.S. fee?
Ans. University of North Dakota Computer Science M.S. tuition is USD 1,225.07 per credit (INR 1.17 Lakhs) for 2026/27. The 30-credit route totals USD 36,752.10 (INR 35.15 Lakhs) at unchanged current rates.
Ques. What is the total cost of studying at University of North Dakota?
Ans. University of North Dakota total cost starts at USD 33,467.88 (INR 32.01 Lakhs) in year one. The Computer Science M.S. upper living scenario reaches USD 43,612.88 (INR 41.72 Lakhs).
Ques. Can Indian students apply for the University of North Dakota Spring 2027 intake?
Ans. University of North Dakota Spring 2027 graduate applications close September 1, 2026. Undergraduate international applications close November 15, 2026.
Ques. Does University of North Dakota require a tuition deposit?
Ans. University of North Dakota publishes a USD 200 (INR 19,130) freshman confirmation deposit. No standard graduate deposit amount is published centrally. Its deadline is also not published.
Ques. Are University of North Dakota scholarships open to Indian students?
Ans. University of North Dakota Scholarship Central opens October 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 awards. International eligibility is award-specific, and no named external Indian award is open for Spring 2027.
Ques. What are living expenses in Grand Forks for University of North Dakota students?
Ans. University of North Dakota estimates housing and food at USD 12,026 (INR 11.50 Lakhs) across fall and spring. First-year residents must use a residence hall.
Ques. How much money should graduate students show for the University of North Dakota I-20?
Ans. University of North Dakota lists USD 43,528 (INR 41.63 Lakhs) as the 2026/27 graduate Certificate of Finances total. It includes tuition, housing, food, books, insurance, personal expenses, and the international student fee.
Ques. Can University of North Dakota F-1 students work part-time?
Ans. University of North Dakota permits eligible F-1 students up to 20 on-campus work hours weekly during term. Do not use expected wages as required tuition funding.
Ques. Is the University of North Dakota Computer Science M.S. worth the cost after a loan?
Ans. University of North Dakota Computer Science M.S. tuition plus 24 months of standard housing and food is INR 58.16 Lakhs. A 50 lakh loan has an EMI of about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.B.A 2 years | Priority Application Deadline For Spring 2027 Intake (15th Oct 2026) Application Deadline For Spring 2027 Intake (1st Dec 2026) | USD 9,672 /Yr | 35 | IELTS- 6.0 | TOEFL- 76 | Duolingo- 110 | |
M.S Computer Science 2 years | USD 29,402 /Yr | 35 | Duolingo-110 | ||
M.S Aviation 2 years | USD 14,953 /Yr | 35 | IELTS- 6.0, TOEFL (iBT)- 76, Duolingo - 110 |
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My opinion is that the course syllabus is up to date and the course material is relevant as well. They covered Covid stuff when the pandemic was going on and that was interesting. It was also good since we are getting our mph.
Total fees is around $20,000
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