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Montana State University - Northern

MSU-Northern · Havre, Montana, United States

Montana State University - Northern is a regional public university in Havre, Montana, and part of the Montana State University System. Celebrated for industry-leading programs in diesel technology, applied engineering, nursing, and agriculture.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1929
Student Population
1,100+
International Ratio
3%
Academic Staff
90+
Location
Havre, Montana, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

MSU-Northern houses the College of Technical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and College of Arts, Sciences, and Education. Its Diesel Technology Center is recognized globally, partnering with heavy equipment leaders like Caterpillar and Komatsu.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school graduation or GED under an open-access admissions policy for Montana residents and standard GPA criteria for non-residents. Technical programs require safety orientation and program prerequisites.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Greg Kegel

Chancellor of Montana State University - Northern
Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Greg Kegel has led MSU-Northern for over a decade, championing applied diesel research, workforce partnerships with global equipment manufacturers, and bio-...

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Dr. Randy Bachmeier

Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professor of Education
College of Health Sciences

Dr. Randy Bachmeier directs regional health initiatives, rural education pipeline research, and allied healthcare programmatic quality....

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Dr. Darlene Sellers

Professor of Biological Sciences
Department of Biology

Dr. Darlene Sellers specializes in prairie wetland ecosystems, avian conservation biology, and undergraduate biological field methodologies....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Montana State University - Northern. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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