Apply to Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program

  • Apply online or with a paper application through the Office of Graduate Studies
  • International applicants apply through International Admissions
  • In addition, the following materials should be submitted directly to the address below:
    • Letter of Intent: You must submit a letter of intent briefly describing your experience and objectives in undertaking graduate study in the Nuclear Engineering (max. 2 pages, typed, double-spaced).
    • Three letters of recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required. Recommendations should use the form and should be submitted in a sealed envelope signed diagonally across the sealed envelope flap.
    • GRE Scores: You must arrange to have your official GRE General Test scores sent directly to the UNM by the test agency. (Institutional code = 4845 & Department code = 1609).
    • TOEFL scores for foreign applicants must be submitted.
University of New Mexico
Program Coordinator for Advisement
Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
MSC01 1120
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Deadlines
The department admits for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Applications must be complete by the deadlie to be eligible for review.

Semester Domestic Applicants International Applicants
Fall July 15 March 1
Spring November 10 August 1
Summer April 29 January 1
NEW Priority Deadline Dates, beginning Fall 2009- Spring 2010

*Apply by the priority deadline for best consideration for
research assistantships or other departmental financial aid.
Semester Priority Deadline* Final Deadline
Fall January 15 July 15 (Domestic)
March 1 (International)
Spring July 15 November 10 (Domestic)
August 1 (International)
Summer April 29 (Domestic)
January 1 (International)
April 29 (Domestic)
January 1 (International)