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PhD Nuclear Engineering at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Nuclear power is a leading source of clean, emissions-free electricity in North America, supporting a low-carbon energy future. Beyond electricity generation, nuclear technology enables hydrogen production, industrial processes, medical applications, national security efforts and other advanced energy solutions.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management  |  Duration: 78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring or Summer  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

As the nuclear industry grows, this program helps students develop the expertise needed for careers in business, government, national laboratories and higher education. 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.; 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). 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. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

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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