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MS Nuclear Engineering at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in nuclear engineering program prepares students to advance nuclear energy technologies through specialized technical training and hands-on research experience. Nuclear energy is the largest source of emissions-free electricity in North America, with applications spanning electricity generation, hydrogen production, medicine, industry and national security.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring or Summer  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in industry and government as radiological engineers, nuclear engineers and nuclear process engineers. Related occupations listed for this programme include Architectural and Engineering Managers; Nuclear Engineers.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related engineering field Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent 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.); GRE: Yes (for applicants with degrees from non-ABET accredited programs); Letters of recommendation: Three; 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). 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).

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