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Pre-Engineering

The first two years of a degree in Integrated Engineering can occur at any university or community college that has pre-engineering coursework. Iron Range Engineering offers lower division coursework through Minnesota North College.
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Bell Academy

The Bell Academy is a one-semester experience that serves as a bridge between your community college pre-engineering work and your industry and co-op experience. Student engineers in the Bell Academy take technical coursework, work on industry-supported design projects, participate in professionalism workshops, and get customized career development support.
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Co-op

Student Engineers at IRE work in co-ops and internships during their junior and senior years. These internships and co-ops are with engineering companies across the country in a variety of industries. Students earn credit for the work they are doing on co-op while taking their technical courses in the evenings -- leading to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering through Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Pre-Engineering

The beginning of your engineering education journey can start at Iron Range Engineering through Minnesota North College or at any community college or university with pre-engineering coursework. For detailed information on transferring from MN North to our MNSU engineering program, please visit the MNSU website.
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Bell Academy and Co-Op Experience

Students that in the Bell Academy and working on co-op during their junior and senior years are enrolled through Minnesota State University, Mankato. After completion of their technical, design, and professionalism coursework, they earn a B.S. in Engineering (BSE). All Iron Range Engineering (IRE) students major in Integrated Engineering with the option to focus in specific engineering disciplines. For more specific information, please visit the MNSU website.
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Located: Minnesota North College – Mesabi Campus Virginia, MN 
Mailing Address: 1001 Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792
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(218) 248-2505
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Staff
    • Faculty
    • ABET Accreditation and Awards
  • Admission
    • Apply
    • Visit
    • Explore
  • Academics
    • Majors & Focuses
    • Earning Your Degree
  • Student Experience
    • Residence Life
    • Student Organizations
    • Student Life
  • Partner
    • College Partners
    • Industry Partnerships
  • Events
    • Career Fair 2026
    • #iLookLikeAnEngineer