MS Industrial and Systems Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Advance your expertise through research that improves manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, energy and other complex systems. The Master of Science in industrial and systems engineering at University of Idaho prepares students to solve real-world engineering challenges through advanced coursework, faculty-led research and a thesis.

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include ISE 5374 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis; ISE 5314 Simulation and Analysis of Systems; ISE 5332 Human Factors and Ergonomics; ISE 5381 Approaches to Managing Complex Systems; ISE 5363 Production, Distribution, and Inventory Planning and Control; ISE 5322 Experimental Design and Analysis of Industrial Processes.

Career pathways

Working closely with faculty advisers, students conduct original research that contributes new knowledge and prepares them for careers in industry, government or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent directly by the issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); Letters of recommendation: Two; Statement of Purpose; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

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.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

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/graduate-studies/admissions

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