Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering - Nuclear Engineering

The Nuclear Engineering Department (NE) at The University of New Mexico welcomes you as a graduate student or prospective student. Our faculty, staff, and students are eager to assist you in exploring, learning, and experiencing this exciting and unique discipline.

Nuclear Engineering students benefit from comprehensive advising. Students are encouraged to meet with their research advisor andor Professional Academic Advisor (staff) throughout their graduate program for support and guidance. Students are not required to have a Research Advisor their first semester and will be guided by the NE Graduate Director andor the Professional Academic Advisor.

Students must fulfill all requirements of the university as well as the specific requirements of your degree program. Graduate students have procedures that must be completed and deadlines that must be followed. We have included general outlines of the requirements for the Master’s Plan I (Thesis), Master’s Plan II (Non-Thesis), Plan III (Coursework only), and PhD to help you proceed in an orderly and timely manner.

An undergraduate baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) over the last two undergraduate years in science, math, and engineering courses.

GRE General Exam Scores: Official GRE scores sent directly from the testing center to UNM are required. While there is no minimum GRE, competitive applicants earn a Quantitative score of approximately 160.

Language Skills for International Students: International students must achieve a minimum score on the TOEFL of 550 on the paper exam, 213 on the computer exam, or 79-80 on the internet-based test; a score of 7.0 on the IELTS; or a minimum score of C on the CPE or CAE test.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: January 15th
Spring: August 1st