Idaho’s R1 premier research University with $140 million in annual research expenditures
Public University in the West — U.S. News & World Report
Sacramento
IRIC
Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC). Bringing together students, faculty and industry partners for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Administration Building
Iconic center for University of Idaho and home to the largest academic college on campus.
ISUB
The ISUB offers a wide variety of student focused services and engaging activities in the heart of campus.
University of Idaho Library
Idaho’s largest research library and cozy place to study in the heart of campus.
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Undergraduate Admissions
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Undergraduate Academic Requirements
First year students must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university-level study in their home country.
International Student Language Requirements
Meeting any one of the following scores is acceptable as proof of English competency for students whom English is not their primary language:
n TOEFL 70
n IELTS 6.0
n Pearson (PTE) Academic 48
n Duolingo 100
n Successful completion of U of I ALCP
Students who do not meet our language requirements can complete U of I’s American Language and Culture Program for intensive English language instruction prior to beginning the degree program. View the full list of options that fulfill the language requirements at
n AP and CLEP Credit 4 2 3
n General Certificate of Education (A-Levels)
n Global Assessment Certificate
Transfer Academic Requirements
Applicants who have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits must present a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all post-secondary work. Those entering College of Engineering must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
Other departments may have additional requirements. Students who have completed fewer than 14 transferable semester credits (postsecondary) must meet the first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.
ALCP
- American
Language Culture Program
The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) is an intensive English program that helps international students succeed at the University of Idaho.
If English is not your first language, ALCP will help you improve your English skills and learn about American culture and university life. The program is flexible and supports your personal learning needs.
When you finish ALCP successfully, you can start your degree program at the University of Idaho without taking another English test.
Undergraduate Degrees
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership ★
Agricultural Systems
Management ★
Animal and Veterinary Science
Apparel, Textiles and Design ★
Biotechnology and Plant
Genomics ★
Child Development
Crop Science and Management ★
Early Childhood Education
Entomology ★
Environmental Soil Science
Family and Consumer Sciences
Food and Nutrition
Food Science ★
Global Disease Ecology
Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
Human Development and Family Studies
Nutritional Science ★
Sustainable Food Systems ★
Water Science and Management ★
College of Art and Architecture
Architecture ★
Art ★
Environmental Design
Interior Architecture and Design ★
Studio Art and Design
Virtual Technology and Design
College of Business and Economics
BS Business (B.S.Bus.)
Accounting ★
Business Economics
Business Information and Analytics
Business Management
Finance
Marketing ★ Operations and Supply
Chain Management
PGA Golf Management minor: Open to students in any major ★
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Career and Technical Education
Dance ★
Elementary Education
Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences
Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management
Secondary Education
College of Engineering
Biological Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science ★
Cybersecurity ★
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Technology
Geological Engineering
Mechanical Engineering ★
College of Letters,
Arts and Social Sciences
Advertising ★
Anthropology ★
Broadcasting and Digital Media ★
Communication ★
Criminology
Economics ★
English
Film and Television
French ★
General Studies ★★
Global Business Language Studies
History ★
Interdisciplinary Studies ★
International Studies ★
Journalism ★
Latin American Studies
Music ★
Organizational Sciences
Philosophy ★
Political Science ★
Psychology ★
Public Relations ★
Sociology ★
Spanish ★
Theatre Arts ★
College of Natural Resources
Conservation Biology
Ecology and Ecosystem Science
Environmental Science
Fire Ecology and Management ★
Fishery Sciences ★
Forest and Sustainable Products
Forest Nursery Management and Technology ★★
Forest Operations and Technology ★★
Forestry
Natural Resources Enterprise Management
Rangeland Ecology and Management ★
Wildland Fuel and Fire Technology ★★
Wildlife Sciences ★
College of Science
Biochemistry ★
Bioinformatics
Biology ★ Chemistry ★
Climate Change
Earth and Spatial Sciences
Geographical Information Systems
Geology ★
Mathematics ★
Medical Sciences
Microbiology ★ Physics ★
Statistics ★
Graduate Degrees
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Master’s Degrees
Agricultural Education (M.S.)
Animal Science (M.S.)
Applied Economics (M.S.)
Child Development (M.S.)
Dietetics (M.S.)
Entomology (M.S.)
Family and Consumer Sciences (M.S.)
Food Science (M.S.)
Nutritional Sciences (M.S.)
Plant Pathology (M.S.)
Plant Science (M.S.)
Soil and Land Resources (M.S.)
Water Resources (M.S.)
Doctorate Degrees
Animal Physiology (Ph.D.)
Entomology (Ph.D. )
Food Science (Ph.D.)
Nutritional Sciences (Ph.D.)
Plant Science (Ph.D.)
Soil and Land Resources (Ph.D.)
Water Resources (Ph.D.)
College of Art and Architecture
Architecture (M.Arch.)
Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)
Art (M.F.A)
Integrated Architecture and Design (M.S.)
College of Business and Economics
Accountancy (M. Acct.)
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Master’s Degrees
Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.)
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.)
Kinesiology (M.S.)
Physical Education and Physical Activity
Pedagogy (M.Ed.)
Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
Special Education (M.Ed.)
Doctorate Degrees
Athletic Training (D.A.T.)
Career and Technical Education (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.S.)
Education (Ed.D. and Ph.D.)
Exercise Science (Ph.D.)
Healthy Active Lifestyles (Ph.D.) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Kinesiology (Ph.D.)
Leadership and Counseling - Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership (Ph.D. )
Leadership and Counseling - Educational Leadership (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities (Ph.D.)
College of Engineering
Master’s Degrees
Biological Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Chemical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Civil Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Computer Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Computer Science (M.S.)
Cybersecurity (M.S.)
Electrical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Engineering Management (M.Engr.)
Geological Engineering (M.S.)
Mechanical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Nuclear Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Technology Management (M.S.)
Doctorate Degrees
Biological Engineering (Ph.D.)
Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.)
Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)
Computer Science (Ph.D.)
Cybersecurity (Ph.D.)
Electrical Engineering (Ph.D.)
Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D.)
Nuclear Engineering (Ph.D.)
College of Law
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Master’s Degrees
Anthropology (M.A.)
Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
English (M.A.)
History (M.A.)
Music (M.Mus.)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Psychology (M.S.)
Theatre Arts (M.F.A.)
Doctorate Degrees
History (Ph.D.)
Political Science (Ph.D.)
Experimental Psychology (Ph.D.)
College of Natural Resources
Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.)
Master of Natural Resources (MNR)
Natural Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)
College of Science
Master’s Degrees
Bioinformatics and Computational
Biology (M.S.)
Biology (M.S.)
Chemistry (M.S.)
Geographic Information Science (M.S.)
Geography (M.S.)
Geology (M.S.)
Groundwater Hydrology (M.S.)
Mathematics (M.A.T.)
Mathematics (M.S.)
Neuroscience (M.S.)
Physics (M.S.)
Statistical Science (M.S.)
Doctorate Degrees
Bioinformatics and Computational
Biology (Ph.D.)
Biology (Ph.D.)
Chemistry (Ph.D.)
Geography (Ph.D.)
Geology (Ph.D.)
Geographic Information Systems (Ph.D.)
Mathematics (Ph.D.)
Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Ph.D.)
Neuroscience (Ph.D.)
Physics (Ph.D.)
degrees.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Graduate Admissions Academic Requirements
A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required for consideration. All graduatelevel applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Some academic programs have additional requirements.
International Graduate Student Language Requirements
Students must complete one of the following. All tests must have been taken within two years of the semester you are applying. Some programs have additional language requirements.
n TOEFL 79
n IELTS 6.5
n Duolingo 115
n Successful completion of U of I ALCP
Graduate Priority Application Deadlines
n Fall Semester: January 15
n Spring Semester: September 1
At U of I, we offer students from all countries an affordable education. The Invitation to Idaho scholarship provides a savings of nearly $16,000 per year.
You qualify for Invitation to Idaho
if you are:
A new, first-time freshman or transfer student admitted to the University of Idaho
Pursuing your first bachelor’s degree
Have an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher Are an international student
go.uidaho.edu/international-scholarships
#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
The University of Idaho is proud to offer two annual, renewable scholarships for up to four years of study that are worth 50% tuition at the time of initial matriculation. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study at the University of Idaho and may not be combined with Invitation to Idaho scholarships. Undergraduate Tuition
COST OF ATTENDANCE*
Graduate Tuition
Non-Resident Full-Time Student Fees/ Tuition
$30,748
Housing & Meals
$11,558
Books and Supplies (Estimated)
$1,180
Personal Expenses
$5,568
Required Insurance
$2,412
Direct Costs
$51,466
$122,600 median midcareer salary for U of I graduates
— PayScale College Salary Report
Graduate Support
All graduate-level funding in the form of assistantships/ scholarships are at the departmental level. Some departments offer Teaching Assistantships (TA) or Research Assistantships (RA).
* Attendance costs change annually. The above numbers are based on the 2024-25 academic year and are provided as a baseline for planning purposes. Scholarships subject to change.
Apply online today
Complete the online undergraduate application for admission:
Apply online at: go.uidaho.edu/applyforadmission
Pay application fee
1 2 3 4 Receive admission notification
Send supporting documents
Relevant Transcripts
English proficiency score
Additional country-specific requirements may apply
Admissions and Invitation to Idaho scholarship decisions are made once all application materials have been received and reviewed.
Financial Documents
Once admitted, students seeking F1 or J1 visa status must also submit required financial documents prior to being issued an I-20.
