Applying for the Program
Students interested in applying for the Ph.D. in Engineering program will apply through the Graduate College.
Deadlines
Fall Admissions: January 15th (priority), May 15th (final)
Spring Admissions: August 15th (priority), October 15th (final)
Admission Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
- All applicants must have an earned baccalaureate or master’s degree in engineering, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. International applicants with foreign university degrees must have their degrees assessed by the International Admissions Office to ensure their degree(s) are equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate or master’s degree
- An overall GPA of 3.0, computed from all credits from the applicant’s most recent engineering (or closely related field) degree
- Three strong letters of recommendation
- Well articulated statement of research interests that clearly outlines potential lines of research and Boise State faculty members
- TOEFL scores in line with Graduate College requirements
Recommended Requirements:
- A GPA greater than 3.5 on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
- A GPA greater than 3.5 for a completed master’s degree
- Previous research experience aligned with the applicant’s statement of research interests
Meeting the minimum and/or recommended requirements does not guarantee admission to the program or imply funding will be provided by the University, College, Department, or faculty members.
Still have questions? Contact us at engrphd@boisestate.edu!