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Bachelor of Nuclear Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  • Troy, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

On-campus doctor of philosophy programme in nuclear engineering at Missouri S&T in Rolla.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Formulate original research questions in Nuclear Engineering
  • Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
  • Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

  • Reactor Physics Researcher
  • Radiation Medicine Expert
  • Nuclear Safety Consultant
  • Academic Researcher
  • Fusion Energy Specialist

Curriculum

  • On-campus doctoral study in nuclear engineering. The programme centres on nuclear engineering topics and research
  • And candidates complete a dissertation based on original research. Degree rules follow the graduate catalog.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Official secondary school transcripts with English translation
  • English proficiency test for non-native speakers
  • International Student Financial Statement (about 80
  • 000 USD liquid funds).

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcripts with English translation (first-year), College transcripts for transfer, International Student Financial Statement with one year liquid funds (about 80, 000 USD) after enrolment deposit.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Personal statement or essay where required
  • Recommendations where required
  • Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Recommendations
  4. program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,976 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusTroy
Faculty or schoolSchool of Engineering
DepartmentMechanical, Aerospace, And Nuclear Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.