ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
11,300+ students 16:1 student-tofaculty ratio
Here, you’ll go beyond the classroom to solve tough problems and do work that matters.
Founded in 1889
2/3 of U of I undergraduates participate in hands-on research
Students from 50 STATES and 60 COUNTRIES
NO. 1 BEST VALUE
in the West for Public Universities
—U.S. News & World Report
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
MAJORS
Accounting*
Advertising*
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership*
Agricultural Systems
Management*
Animal and Veterinary Science
Anthropology*
Apparel, Textiles and Design*
Applied Music*
Architecture*
Art*
Biochemistry*
Biological Engineering
Biology*
Biotechnology and Plant
Genomics*
Broadcasting and Digital Media*
Business Economics
Career and Technical Education
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry*
Child Development
Civil Engineering
Communication*
Computer Engineering
Computer Science*
Conservation Biology
Criminology
Crop Science*
Cybersecurity
Dance*
Early Childhood Education
Ecology and the Ecosystem Science
Economics*
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English*
Entomology*
Environmental Design
Environmental Science
Environmental Soil Science
Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
Film and Television*
Finance
Fire Ecology and Management*
Fisheries Science*
Food and Nutrition
Food Science*
Forest and Sustainable Products*
Forestry*
French*
General Studies
Geography*
Geological Sciences
Global Disease Ecology
History*
Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
Human Development and Family Studies
Industrial Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies*
Interior Architecture and Design*
International Studies*
Journalism*
Latin-American Studies
Management and Human Resources
Marketing*
Mathematics*
Mechanical Engineering*
Medical Sciences
Microbiology*
Modern Language Business
Music Education*
Music: Business
Music: Composition
Music: Performance
Nutritional Sciences
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Sciences
Philosophy*
Physics*
Political Science*
Psychology*
Public Relations*
Rangeland Ecology and Management*
Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management
Secondary Education
Sociology*
Spanish*
Statistics*
Studio Art and Design
Sustainable Food Systems*
Theatre Arts
Virtual Technology and Design
Water Science and Management*
Wildlife Sciences*
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
AIST: American Indian Studies Program
CAMP: College Assistance Migrant Program
Diversity Scholars Program
PGA: Professional Golfers’ Association Golf Management Program
ROTC: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines
UHP: University Honors Program
WWAMI: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho Medical Education Program
WIMU: Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine
PRE-MEDICAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Pre-applied psychology
Pre-athletic training
Pre-chiropractic
Pre-dental
Pre-dietetics
Pre-doctor of allopathic medicine (MD)
Pre-doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO)
Pre-law
Pre-medical lab scientist
Pre-nursing
Pre-occupational therapy
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-physical therapy
Pre-physician assistant
Pre-podiatric medicine (DPM)
Pre-public health
Students may pursue pre-medical and preprofessional studies through a variety of majors. Make sure to take advantage of our outstanding pre-health and pre-law advising.
* Also available as a minor.
STEM degree.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale is required for consideration. All graduate-level 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 Successful completion of U of I ALCP
GRADUATE PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINES
n Fall Semester: February 1
n Spring Semester: September 1
GRADUATE DEGREES
Accountancy (M.Acct.)
Agricultural Education (M.S.)
Animal Physiology (Ph.D.)
Animal Science (M.S.)
Anthropology (M.A.)
Applied Economics (M.S.)
Architecture (M.Arch.)
Art (M.F.A.)
Athletic Training (M.S.A.T. , D.A.T.)
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (M.S., Ph.D.)
Biological Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
Biology (M.S., Ph.D.)
Chemical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.)
Civil Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
Computer Engineering (M.Engr., M.S.)
Computer Science (M.S., Ph.D.)
Creative Writing (M.F.A.)
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed., Ed.S.)
Cybersecurity (M.S.)
Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.)
Electrical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
English (M.A.)
Entomology (M.S., Ph.D.)
Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.)
Experimental Psychology (Ph.D.)
Family and Consumer Science (M.S.)
Food Science (M.S., Ph.D.)
Geography (M.S., Ph.D.)
Geological Engineering (M.S.)
Geology (M.S., Ph.D.)
History (M.A., Ph.D.)
Integrated Architecture and Design (M.S.)
Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)
Mathematics (M.A.T., M.S., Ph.D.)
Mechanical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Ph.D.)
Movement and Leisure Science (M.S.)
Music (M.A., M.Mus.)
Natural Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)
Neuroscience (M.S., Ph.D.)
Nuclear Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
Physical Education (M.Ed.)
Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)
Plant Pathology (M.S.)
Plant Science (M.S., Ph.D.)
Political Science (M.A., Ph.D.)
Psychology (M.S.)
Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Soil and Land Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)
Statistical Science (M.S.)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
Theatre Arts (M.F.A.)
Water Resources (M.S., Ph.D.) STEM degree.
COLLEGE TOWN AND CAMPUS LIFE
At U of I, you get the classic college experience in the classic college town. Live on our residential campus and walk to our friendly downtown.
Ranked one of the BEST COLLEGE TOWNS in America
Located in the
ONE OF THE 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES in America
STUDENT CLUBS
• African Student Association
• Bangladesh Association of Students and Scholars
• Brazilian Student Association
• Chinese Student and Scholars Friendship Association
• Indian Students Association
• International Affairs Club
• Iranian Students Club
• Japanese Student Association
• Nepali Students Association
• Sabor De La Raza
• Saudi Student Association
• South Korean Student Association
SCHOLARSHIPS AND VALUE
INVITATION TO IDAHO SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATES
At U of I, we offer students from all countries an affordable education. The Invitation to Idaho scholarship provides a savings of over $16,000 per year.
uidaho.edu/international-scholarships
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
INVITATION TO IDAHO TUITION
Full-Time Student Fees/Tuition
$11,787
Housing & Meals
$9,898
Books and Supplies (Estimated)
$1,232
Personal Expenses
$1,266
Required Insurance
$2,054
Direct Costs
$26,237
COST OF ATTENDANCE*
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION
Non-Resident Full-Time Student Fees/Tuition $27,932 Housing & Meals $9,898 Books and Supplies (Estimated) $1,232 Personal Expenses $1,266
Required Insurance $2,054 Direct Costs $42,382
GRADUATE TUITION
Non-Resident Full-Time Student Fees/Tuition $29,504 Housing & Meals $10,864 Books and Supplies (Estimated) $1,232 Personal Expenses $2,866 Required Insurance $2,054
Direct Costs $46,520 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).
$104,800 median mid-career salary for U of I graduates
— PayScale College Salary Report
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 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
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ACCEPTED CREDIT
n International Baccalaureate Credit
n General Certificate of Education (A-Levels)
n Global Assessment Certificate
n AP and CLEP Credit
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.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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APPLY ONLINE TODAY
Complete the online undergraduate application for admission: Apply online at: uidaho.edu/applyforadmission
SEND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Relevant Transcripts
English proficiency score
Additional country-specific requirements may apply
RECEIVE ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
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.
Copy of recent bank statements
Certificate of financial responsibility
Copy of passport
ALCP - AMERICAN LANGUAGE CULTURE PROGRAM
Our American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) can help you get the most out of your U of I experience. ALCP removes language and cultural barriers by helping non-native English speakers develop the linguistic, academic and cultural skills needed to thrive at U of I. ALCP is designed to fit your individualized needs and, upon successful completion, fulfills the language requirement for seamless matriculation into a U of I degree program.