Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nuclear Engineering in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering is fundamentally a research-focused degree, signifying the achievement of advanced expertise in a specialized discipline. The curriculum is structured to provide students with comprehensive foundational knowledge across core nuclear engineering principles while fostering deep specialization in their chosen research area, supplemented by additional subjects aligned with individual academic and professional goals. This advanced degree typically appeals to those pursuing careers in academia, industrial research, or government laboratory settings. The doctoral program requires completion of 72 credit hours, including at least 21 credits in graduate-level nuclear engineering coursework, 21 credits dedicated to nuclear engineering research, with remaining credits available for supplementary NE courses, continued research, or relevant STEM disciplines like mathematics, sciences, or engineering that support the student's academic trajectory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Jan 15
Spring Sept 15
Summer 1 Jan 15
Summer 2 Jan 15
Tuition
USD
29,433