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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
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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.
ALCP
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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.
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 *
Fine Arts *
Environmental Design/Landscape
Architecture
Graphic Design
Interior Architecture and Design *
Virtual Technology and Design
College of Business and Economics
BBA Business Administration
BS Business
Accounting *
Business Economics
Business Management
Finance * Management Information
Systems
Marketing *
Operations and Supply
Chain Management
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
Industrial Technology
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 **
History *
Interdisciplinary Studies *
International Studies *
Journalism *
Latin-American Studies
Modern Language Business
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 *
Biology * Chemistry *
Climate Change and Solutions
Earth and Spatial Sciences
Geographical Information Systems
Geology *
Mathematics *
Medical Sciences
Microbiology * Physics * Statistics *
Special Programs
AIST: American Indian Studies Program
CAMP: College Assistance Migrant Program
Diversity Scholars Program
PGA Golf Management Program
ROTC: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines
SHAMP: School of Health and Medical Professions
UHP: University Honors Program
WWAMI: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho Medical Education Program
WIMU: Washington-IdahoMontana-Utah Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine
Pre-medical and Preprofessional
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 pre-professional studies through a variety of majors. Make sure to take advantage of our outstanding pre-health and prelaw advising.
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.)
Landscape Architecture (M.)
Art (M.F.A)
Integrated Architecture and Design (M.S.)
College of Business and Economics
Accountancy (M.Acct.)
College of Business and Economics
Accountancy (M. Acct.)
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Master’s Degrees
Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership (M.S.)
Athletic Training (AT M.S.)
Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.S. and M.Ed.)
Educational Leadership (Ed. S. and M.Ed.)
Kinesiology and Leisure Sciences
• Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences (M.S.)
• Physical Education (M.S.)
• Recreation (M.S.)
Physical Education and Physical Activity Pedagogy (M.Ed.)
Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
Special Education (M.Ed.)
Doctorate Degrees
Career and Technical Education (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Curriculum and Instruction (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities (Ph.D.)
Leadership and Counseling - Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership (Ph.D. )
Leadership and Counseling - Educational Leadership (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
Exercise Science (Ph.D.)
Healthy Active Lifestyles (Ph.D.)
Athletic Training (D.A.T.)
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.Engr., 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.)
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./ M.A.T.)
Master of Music
Political Science
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Psychology - Human Factors (M.S.)
Theatre (M.F.A.)
Doctorate Degrees
History (Ph.D.)
Political Science (Ph.D.)
Experimental Psychology - Human Factors (Ph.D.)
College of Natural Resources
Natural Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)
Environmental Science (M.S., Ph.D.)
Master of Natural Resources (MNR)
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.)
M.A.T. Mathematics (M.S.)
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.)
STEM degrees.
Coming in Fall 2025!
School of Health and Medical Professions
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
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 nearly $16,000 per year.
go.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
$104,800 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
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Additional country-specific requirements may apply
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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.