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Moscow, ID, United States
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The University of Idaho (U of I, also called UIdaho) is a public university whose main campus is in Moscow, in northern Idaho. Founded in 1889, it describes itself as Idaho's top public research university and its land-grant university, and its teams are the Vandals. The university holds the Carnegie R1 classification for research activity and says it is the only R1 university in Idaho.
Beyond Moscow, U of I teaches at centres in Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls and offers online degrees through Campus 360 and Independent Study in Idaho. University of Idaho Extension serves communities across the state in agriculture, natural resources, youth and family programmes.
Academic units include the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Art and Architecture, the College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, the College of Natural Resources, the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, the College of Law, the College of Graduate Studies and the School of Health and Medical Professions. Through the WWAMI Medical Education Program, a partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine, Idaho students complete the first two years of medical education at U of I. More than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs are offered, including over 130 graduate degree programs.
Fast facts give enrolment of 12,286, a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, 63 National Merit Scholars and international students making up 7% of enrolment. The university reports more than 700 international students from nearly 70 countries each year. In 2024 it welcomed what it calls its largest class in history, with 2,025 first-year students.
Student housing on the Moscow campus includes traditional residence halls such as Theophilus Tower and Wallace Residence Center, on-campus apartments for graduate students, families and others seeking more independence, themed living communities and fraternity and sorority housing. Dining is run as Idaho Eats, with The Eatery and grab-and-go venues. The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) helps students improve English before entering an academic programme, and the International Programs Office supports exchange and international students.
U.S. News & World Report (2027) ranks U of I as the No. 1 Best Value Public University in the Nation, a ranking the university cites on its own pages.
New international undergraduate students (first-year and first-time transfer) and students from non-WUE states are automatically considered with no separate application. The award reduces tuition to a reduced non-resident rate, is renewable with a minimum 2.5 U of I GPA and 12-18 credits per semester, and requires an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher. It cannot be combined with WUE or the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship.
First-year international undergraduates admitted to a degree programme can apply for a renewable award covering 50% of tuition for up to four years, with a 500-1,000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video. Renewal requires 10 hours per semester of cultural engagement, a 3.0 cumulative GPA and 12 credits per semester. Priority deadlines were October 20, 2025 (spring 2026) and April 13, 2026 (fall 2026).
Go Idaho! guarantees $1,000 to $7,500 per year to Idaho first-year students by GPA, and WUE offers a tuition discount of about $16,000 per year to students from WUE states. Honors Program scholarships range from $250 to $1,000 per year, National Merit finalists receive full tuition, room and board, and the College of Law awards credential-based scholarships. Need-based aid is considered through the FAFSA. International students cannot qualify for U.S. federal funding and do not complete the FAFSA. Graduate funding is departmental, through teaching and research assistantships. Graduate certificate students are not eligible for financial aid.
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View scholarships for University of Idaho →First-year applicants come directly from high school or have fewer than 14 transferable semester credits earned after graduation. Dual credit earned in high school does not make a student a transfer applicant. Applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is waived for Idaho residents. Applicants submit an official high school transcript showing the graduation date and official transcripts from any colleges attended; emailed copies can support an initial decision.
For the spring (January) 2027 start, applicants with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are considered automatically and test scores are not required. Applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 submit an ACT composite of 15 or higher or an SAT EBRW+Math of 740 or higher, or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program. Applicants with a GPA of 2.30-2.59 are admitted through the Vandal Gateway Program. Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both ISAT Math and Literacy are eligible regardless of GPA. For the summer (May) 2027 start and later, a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher is admitted automatically, GPAs of 2.30-2.59 enter through the Vandal Gateway Program, and applicants below 2.30 may appeal to the Admissions Committee. Home-schooled and non-accredited high school applicants are referred to the Admissions Committee and submit ACT or SAT scores; an ACT composite of 26 or higher or an SAT EBRW+Math of 1260 or higher removes the need for letters of recommendation and the written statement. School codes: SAT 4843, ACT 0928.
Transfer applicants with more than 14 transferable semester credits need a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on transferable college work. Out-of-state transfers into the College of Engineering need 2.80 or higher.
U of I may grant credit for International Baccalaureate, GCE A-Level, Global Assessment Certificate, Advanced Placement and CLEP.
International first-year applicants need a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale from secondary school and must meet the criteria for university-level study in their home country; the Admissions Office converts grades to the U.S. scale. The application fee is $50 paid online by card. English proficiency (taken within two years of the start term) can be shown by TOEFL (minimum 70 for tests before January 21, 2026; minimum 4.0 for tests after that date), IELTS 6.0, Duolingo English Test 100, Pearson PTE Academic 48, SAT EBRW 550, completion of the U of I ALCP, ELS Level 112, Spokane College of English Language Level 140, Lewis-Clark State College Intensive English Bridge Program, or a pass in Cambridge C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency or Cambridge O Levels. Waivers apply to applicants with a previous degree from an accredited U.S. institution and may be requested by applicants from listed English-speaking countries (including Ghana) with English-medium instruction letters where required. For the I-20, applicants submit a signed Certificate of Financial Responsibility (also signed by a sponsor if sponsored), an original bank statement or official letter showing the minimum funds, and a copy of the passport. Admission is rolling; international applicants are advised to apply at least three months before the start, and the last day to apply is May 1 for fall, October 1 for spring and March 1 for summer.
Graduate applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter credits, or equivalent) from an accredited institution and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; applicants below 3.00 may qualify on the last 60 semester credits, a prior graduate degree with 3.0, or a faculty letter of support and statement. The application fee is $50 and the application is made online. Materials include transcripts, a statement of purpose, a resume or CV, one to three letters of recommendation as set by each programme, and GRE scores where a programme requires them. International graduate applicants need a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree and official academic records, and must meet the English proficiency requirement. Graduate certificate applicants need a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA, a $30 application fee and a resume; stand-alone certificate students are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 status.
Housing on the Moscow campus includes Theophilus Tower, Wallace Residence Center, apartments and Greek housing; dining is operated as Idaho Eats.
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