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Overview
The focus on nuclear operations and safety not only fulfills a recognized educational need, but is also designed to take advantage of unique industrial resources in the Pittsburgh area.
Our Nuclear Engineering faculty from University of Pittsburgh nuclear scientists and engineers with decades of experience in the commercial nuclear power industry and naval nuclear programs. The nuclear science area provides courses necessary to support a graduate-level research program. Finally, the NE program offers courses in nuclear systems and policy, for example, we have a courses on codes and standards for the nuclear industry and on nuclear plant management.
The objectives of the nuclear engineering graduate program are:
- To develop the basic competencies needed by science and engineering graduates to contribute quickly and effectively to the renaissance of nuclear science and technology in the United States and abroad.
- To create a benchmark educational program that can serve as a model throughout academia.
- To provide graduate students research opportunities in support of issues important to the nuclear power industry and related technologies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
- Nuclear Core Dynamics
- Nuclear Plant Dynamics and Control
- Nuclear Plant Systems with the Reactor Core
- Nuclear Operations Safety
- Integrated Nuclear Power Plant Operations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering Mathematics Nuclear Engineering View 36 other Masters in Nuclear Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters Of Reference: Applicants must have their reference letters submitted electronically as part of the online admissions application process.
- Transcripts: Applicants are required to upload academic records from each academic institution (undergraduate and/or graduate) attended. Official, original academic credentials that are issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. These will be considered unofficial copies.
- GRE Scores
- English Language Proficiency Exam (International Applicants Only)
Tuition Fee
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International
48594 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48594 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
48594 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48594 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
28652 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28652 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,357 per credit INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: $2,297 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
1148 - 1944 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 Funding
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