What
The College of Engineering at UNLV offers Master's and Ph.D. degrees in:
- Aerospace Engineering (M.S. only)
- Biomedical Engineering (M.S. only)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (M.S.E and Ph.D.)
- Computer Science (M.S. and Ph.D.)
- Construction Management (M.S.C.M only)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E and Ph.D.)
- Electrical Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D.)
- Material and Nuclear Engineering (M.S. only)
- Transportation (M.S.T. only)
Note: This information is subject to change. Please verify your degree of interest on UNLV’s Degrees Directory.
Students with outstanding performance during their bachelor's program can be admitted directly into the Ph.D. program without a master's degree. Application requirements:
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree
- Grade Point Average – a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or 3.3 - 3.5 for Ph.D
- Additional Requirements – GRE test score
- Letters of Recommendation (2 for master’s and 3 for Ph.D)
- Proof of English Proficiency – TOEFL Score (min. 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or 80 internet-based), MTELP (min. 85), IELTS-Academic (min. 7), PTE Academic (min. 65). If the teaching medium in your university is English, proof of English proficiency can be waived. However, you will need to provide official proof from an administrator at the university stating that.
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts – from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received.
- All documents should be translated to English.
- International students are admitted to the USA on F-1 or J-1 visa.

Contact Information

Jaekeun Cho
Director of Engineering International Programs
Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4005
Phone: 702-895-3673
Email: jaekeun.cho@unlv.edu
Who
Students who already have a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or related areas interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or master's degree.
How to Apply
The application process is done online at the Graduate College website. The College of Engineering International Exchange Program Coordinator assists students during the application process. See frequently asked questions for specific criteria and how to apply.
Deadlines for Submitting Application Materials
- Mechanical Engineering’s deadline - May 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring
- Civil Engineering’s deadline - March 15 for Fall and August 30 for Spring
- Construction Management’s deadline - March 15 for Fall and August 30 for Spring
- Electrical Engineering’s deadline - May 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring
- Computer Science’s deadline - February 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring
- Transportation’s deadline - March 15 for Fall and August 30 for Spring