QS Rank:

89

Purdue University West Lafayette

Indiana
,United States

Program Rank

10

Program Name
PhD in Nuclear Engineering
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$1,31,310

Duration
36 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#140
US World and News Report
#127
The World University Rankings
#89
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
16%International:
9%Illinois:
11%Indiana:
48%Ohio:
8%Michigan:
7%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
83%

Job Placement
96%
Prospective Job Roles
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Engineering Technician
Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Power Plant Operator
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Inspector
Nuclear Physicist
Nuclear Chemist
Nuclear Materials Engineer
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Eligibility Criteria

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
DUOLINGO
115
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
80
Standardised Test Score
GRE
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 75
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Academic LOR
IELTS
Professional LOR
Passport
Application Deadlines
Regular | Priority | |
---|---|---|
Fall | Jul 5, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Spring | Aug 15, 2025 | N/A |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$43,770 / year

Overall Cost
$58,770 / year
FAQs
- Graduate Programs Office 550 Stadium Mall Drive, HAMP 1141 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051
- If you are accepted to Purdue University and you are an international applicant, there is information provided in your admission letter about the International Students and Scholars office. They handle all I-20 and visa issues. You will be provided links to the relevant forms to be filled out upon acceptance.
- There are two offices involved in the collection of application materials, the Graduate School and the Civil Engineering Graduate Office. You apply using the electronic application system through the Graduate School. The Civil Engineering Graduate Office then downloads this information to our own tracking system. The Graduate School system updates as official materials are received. Civil Engineering also sends status updates when your application has moved forward in the process or if we find you are missing information. You can also send an inquiry to [email protected] to check the status of your application.
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