QS Rank:

69

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Illinois
,United States

Program Rank

6

Program Name
PhD in Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering

Deadline
October 15th, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$1,96,720

Duration
60 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#41
US World and News Report
#48
The World University Rankings
#69
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
Black or African American:
14%Hispanic or Latino:
6%Others:
3%White:
64%Asian:
11%Two or more races:
2%Career Outcomes

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

Graduation Rate
85%

Job Placement
95%
Prospective Job Roles
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Engineering Technician
Nuclear Engineer
Radiology Assistant
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
IELTS
6.5
DUOLINGO
115
TOEFL
79
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: 90
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
IELTS
Application Deadlines
Priority 1 | Final Deadline | |
---|---|---|
Fall | Dec 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Spring | Oct 15, 2025 | N/A |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$39,344 / year

Overall Cost
$54,344 / year
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