Master in Nuclear Engineering (Master's)

At Texas A & M University-College Station, tuition is Tuition rates are subject to change and are based on residency status and credit hours taken., and the application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

The Nuclear Engineering master's programme is offered on-campus in College Station, Texas. Students complete coursework and research in reactor physics, radiation protection, and nuclear materials. The programme prepares graduates for careers in nuclear power, national laboratories, and regulatory agencies. It is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science field.

Focus areas include Reactor Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Materials, Nuclear Systems Design.

The programme requires 30 semester hours of graduate coursework and a thesis or project. Students must complete core courses and select electives in their area of interest.

Graduates work as nuclear engineers in power generation, research institutions, or government regulatory agencies.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Official transcripts and letters of recommendation are needed.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically two years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Students join an Aggie community shaped by shared traditions, service, and cooperation. Campus life reaches beyond classes, with football at Kyle Field, the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, student teams, local rodeos and parades, the Corps of Cadets, and the ceremony of receiving an Aggie ring. Students work together in classrooms, laboratories, and cockpits, while others take part in ropes courses, robotics projects, community service, and practical problem-solving. The university is preparing to mark its 150th anniversary, and its traditions remain part of everyday student life. International students can also find on-campus healthcare, student support, and information about costs and financial aid.

Texas A&M offers a wide range of academic programs across fields connected to public service, technology, health, agriculture, engineering, and national security. Research projects address energy storage, early dementia detection, food protection, wound treatment, and defense innovation. Students build racing vehicles, test robotic legs, convert shipping containers into medical clinics, and work with veterinarians and other professionals, linking study with applied projects. Aggies also work on Capitol Hill, repair ship pipes, fight wildfires, and develop tools for the armed forces. Graduation ceremonies include the commissioning of military officers. The College Station campus combines academic spaces with Kyle Field and opportunities to take part in events, student life, and community enrichment programs. For students coming from abroad, the breadth of programs offers room to explore different academic interests, while support services, on-campus healthcare, cost information, and financial aid resources can help with practical planning.