Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Gainesville, United States
Disciplines
- Nuclear Engineering
Overview
Students also conduct research alongside academics and in partnership with national labs and government agencies, including Idaho National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Features
- At University of Florida, in the Nuclear Engineering Sciences program we’re developing the next generation of nuclear engineering leaders by performing high-impact research and providing exceptional educational programs.
- Please contact the Department of Materials Science & Engineering for more information about this program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Reliability and Risk Analysis for Nuclear Facilities
- Principles of Nuclear Reactor Operations Laboratory
- Nuclear Fuel Cycles
- Nuclear Reactor Power Plant System Dynamics and Control
- Nuclear Engineering Laboratory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
Out-of-State
44,757 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
Domestic
In-State: 17,890 AUD / year (≈ 12,740 USD / year)
Living costs
Gainesville, United States
1,264-1,875 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nuclear Engineering Sciences.

