MS Metallurgical Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

We’re glad to see you’re interested in pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno! Here you will find general information on how to apply to the various programs, as well as a few tips for putting together a successful application. Please read through this information carefully, and don’t hesitate to reach out to

Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 1 (Fall); September 15 (Spring) | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

For full graduate standing, at least 30 credits of undergraduate work in mining engineering or related sciences must have been completed. Students must complete at least 30 credits of acceptable graduate courses.

Career pathways

Earn acceptable scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE test, and present letters of recommendation from former instructors indicating capability for advanced course work and research. International students are required to meet the English test requirements (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE). Refer to UNR Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) webpage for specific English requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Earn acceptable scores on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE test, and present letters of recommendation from former instructors indicating capability for advanced course work and research. International students are required to meet the English test requirements (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE). The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Copy of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores - sent directly to the University Graduate School, with unofficial copies sent separately to the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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