BS Geological Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Build a safer, more sustainable world by digging into the dynamics of soil, rock and groundwater. You’ll shape the future of energy, infrastructure and resource extraction by understanding the forces and physical properties that shape the Earth. The Bachelor of Science in geological engineering brings together College of Engineering and College of Science in a joint program that blends engineering design, geoscience fundamentals and applied environmental problem solving. You’ll learn from faculty across both colleges while engaging in courses and research opportunities that span disciplines.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 4 years, 123 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include AMST 3010 Studies in American Culture; CE 1110 Civil Engineering Drafting; CE 2110 Engineering Surveying; CE 2150 Civil Engineering Analysis and Design; CE 3250 Fundamentals of Hydrologic Engineering; CE 3600 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering.

Career pathways

Gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience that prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities, from resource management to geotechnical risk assessment. Related occupations listed for this programme include Mining and Geological Engineers; Petroleum Engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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