A Best-Value Proposition
At NC State, you’ll be part of a university that is nationally and internationally ranked for its academic programs and research opportunities.
- We are the only nuclear engineering program in North Carolina and a premier department in the world – #3 U.S. News Best Engineering Graduate Schools.
- Our faculty are active in research. It inspires their teaching and your learning.
- Our Accelerated Bachelor-Master program allows NC State nuclear engineering students to complete two degrees in a shorter time.
- We specialize in reactor systems engineering, radiation interactions and detection, plasma science and engineering, nuclear fuel and materials, modeling and simulation, nuclear waste management, nuclear security and non-proliferation, nuclear reactor program and health physics.
NC State is consistently ranked one of the top values in higher education. Value is where quality and affordability meet.
Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor of Science)
We are proud of our high-quality undergraduate programs. We invite the best and the brightest to apply, and we mentor each student individually through graduation. Our students have many opportunities for professional growth, including undergraduate research, co-op work experience, study abroad, and membership in professional societies.
Application for admission to NC State is handled at the university level. Once admitted and enrolled, students apply to join the NE department by meeting the College of Engineering’s Change of Degree Application (CODA) requirements.
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Graduate Programs (Master’s and Ph.D. degrees)
Our graduate programs offer research degrees with graduate assistantships at the master’s and Ph.D. levels.
Application to NC State is handled at the university level by The Graduate School. In addition, please follow the department’s procedures to be considered for admission into one of its master’s or Ph.D. programs. We are also a leader in distance education. Students can earn a Master of Nuclear Engineering degree without ever setting foot on campus.
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What else adds value?
- Cooperative Education (Co-op) and Internships to work in the profession while getting your degree.
- Engineering Career Fair to find your future employer.
- Order of the Engineer to join the professional engineering community.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License for added certification.
- Student Organizations to engage outside the classroom.
- Study Abroad for global exposure and understanding.
- Centennial Campus for research and entrepreneurial partnership.
- Research Triangle Park (RTP) for university + industry collaboration.
- NCSU Libraries | Triangle Research Libraries | Hunt Library because “the only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” Albert Einstein
Can I afford it?
NC State is one of the most affordable universities in the U.S. We’re also a top public research university that produces career-ready graduates, attracts leading researchers and supports the state and national economies.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
Completing the FAFSA application is the first step toward getting federal aid for undergraduate or graduate studies. - Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- College of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships
- Financing Graduate School
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Future Undergraduates
The College of Engineering provides information for future engineering students and invites you to visit the college or take a campus tour.
Future Graduate Students
Visit us in Burlington Labs or contact our Office of Graduate Programs. If you’re interested in online programs, contact Engineering Online.
International Students
Consult the Office of International Services, international undergraduate admissions, or The Graduate School’s Community of International Scholars.
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