University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada

$46,300 - $51,150

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $46,300, and for graduate students it is approximately $51,150.

The University of Nevada, Reno, established in 1874 is spread across the 290-acre campus and stretches to the Wayne L. Prim campus, just five minutes from Lake Tahoe, America’s most renowned Alpine Lake. The university has 13 colleges and schools, 560+ academic programs and 60+ research centres and facilities. Renowned for courses in advanced autonomous systems, neuroscience, environmental science, and humanities, it ranks among the top 130 research universities by the Carnegie Foundation. Recognized as the greatest little city, Reno offers year-round events and attracts major corporations, providing students with excellent CPT and OPT internship opportunities. This institution cultivates future technology leaders, fostering a blend of research and entrepreneurship for global economic impact.
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Pride

Points of Pride

  • UNR has been ranked as the Carnegie classified R1 Research University.
  • US’s top 146 comprehensive, doctoral research universities.
  • Ranked 61st among public institutions with $264,000 in research and development expenditures per faculty member in fiscal year 2021.
  • The University has a statewide economic impact of more than 1.34 billion annually.
  • 18% of publications cited in Top 5% of journals 
  • 80% of international students receive scholarships and graduate assistantships.
  • Home to more than 700 international students from 80-plus countries.
  • $198+ million raised by innovation ecosystem startups.

University Highlights

US NEWS & World Report Rankings

  • #195 in National Universities
  • #106 in Top Public schools
  • #120 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs
  • #139 in Computer Science
  • #64 in Civil Engineering
  • #125 in Computer Engineering
  • #138 in Mechanical Engineering
  • #164 in Electrical/ Electronic / Communications Engineering
  • #59 in Environmental/ Environmental Health Engineering

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Agricultural Science
  • Anthropology, BA
  • Art (Art History)
  • Art (B.F.A.)
  • Art BA
  • Atmospheric Science - BS - STEM designated
  • BFA Graphic Design
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – STEM Designated
  • Biology, BS – STEM Designated
  • Biomedical Engineering – STEM Designated
  • Biotechnology (BS) – STEM Designated
  • Business Administration (BS) - Economics Emphasis
  • Business Administration - General Business
  • Business Administration - Information Systems – STEM designated
  • Business Administration – Accounting
  • Business Administration – Finance
  • Business Administration – Management
  • Business Administration – Marketing
  • Business Administration: Joint Emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems
  • Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Concentration, B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Chemical Engineering, General Concentration, B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry) – STEM designated
  • Chemistry (Pre-Medical Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. - STEM Designated
  • Chemistry (Professional Chemistry Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. - STEM Designated
  • Chemistry - General Chemistry – STEM designated
  • Civil Engineering, B.S. – STEM designated
  • Communication Studies
  • Community Health Sciences (Kinesiology Specialization), B.S.
  • Community Health Sciences (Public Health Specialization), B.S.
  • Computer Science and Engineering- STEM Designated
  • Criminal Justice
  • Dance, B.A.
  • Economics (B.A.)
  • Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Emphasis), B.S. in E.E.
  • Electrical Engineering (General Emphasis), B.S. in E.E.
  • Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy Emphasis), B.S. in E.E.
  • Electrical Engineering (Robotics, Autonomous/Aerial Vehicles, and Embedded Systems Emphasis)
  • Engineering physics
  • English (Creative Writing)
  • English (Literature)
  • English - Language and Linguistics
  • Environmental Engineering – STEM Designated
  • Environmental Science (Ecohydrology Specialization), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Environmental Science (Ecological Restoration and Conservation Specialization), BS - STEM Designated
  • Environmental Science (Natural Resource Planning & Management Specialization), BS - STEM Designated
  • Environmental Science (Pollution & Environmental Contaminants Specialization), BS - STEM Designated
  • Environmental Science (Soil Biogeochemistry Specialization), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • French
  • Gender, Race, and Identity, B.A.
  • General Geography (B.A.)
  • Geography (Climate, Water, and Ecosystems Specialization), B.A.
  • Geography (Geotechnologies Specialization), B.S.
  • Geography (Globalization, Politics and Place Specialization), B.A.
  • Geography B.S.
  • Geological Engineering - STEM designated
  • Geology, B.S. – STEM designated
  • Geophysics (BS)
  • History B.A.
  • Human Development and Family Sciences (BS)
  • Hydrogeology, B.S. in Hydrogeology - STEM Designated
  • Integrated Elementary Teaching, B.S. in Ed.
  • International Business - Accounting
  • International Business - Economics
  • International Business - Finance
  • International Business - Management
  • International Business - Marketing
  • Journalism
  • Materials Science and Engineering (Extractive Metallurgy Emphasis), B.S. in M.S.E. - STEM Designated
  • Materials Science and Engineering (Nuclear Materials Emphasis), B.S. in M.S.E. - STEM Designated
  • Materials Science and Engineering – STEM designated
  • Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics/Operations Research Specialization), B.A. - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics/Operations Research Specialization), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (General Mathematics Specialization), B.A. - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (General Mathematics Specialization), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (Statistics Specialization), B.A. - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (Statistics Specialization), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics: Applied Mathematics – STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)- STEM Designated
  • Metallurgical Engineering – STEM designated
  • Microbiology and Immunology, B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Mining Engineering (B.S.) - STEM Designated
  • Mining Engineering (Intelligent Mining Systems), B.S. in Mining Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Mining Engineering (Process Metallurgy Emphasis), B.S. in Mining Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Mining Engineering (Quarry Engineering Emphasis), B.S. in Mining Engineering - STEM Designated
  • Music (B.A.)
  • Music Education
  • Music, BA –Jazz
  • Music, BM – Voice
  • Music: Instrumental
  • Musical Theatre
  • Neuroscience (B.S.)-STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Agricultural Sciences, B.S./B.S. in Ed.
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Atmospheric Science, B.S./B.S. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Biology, B.S./B.S. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Chemistry, B.S./B.S. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Community Health Sciences B.S./B.S. in Ed.
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Environmental Science, B.S./B.S. in Ed.
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geography, B.S./B.S. in Ed.
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geology, B.S./B.S. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Mathematics, B.A./B.A. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Mathematics, B.S./B.S. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Microbiology and Immunology, B.S./B.S. in ED. - STEM Designated
  • NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Physics, B.S./B.S. in Ed. - STEM Designated
  • Nutrition – Nutrition/Dietetics Option – STEM designated
  • Nutritional Science - STEM Designated
  • PackTeach Secondary Education (Social Studies) and Journalism, B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • PackTeach Secondary Education and English, B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • PackTeach Secondary Education and French, B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • PackTeach Secondary Education and History, B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • PackTeach Secondary Education and Political Science, B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • PackTeach Secondary Education and Sociology, B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • PackTeach Secondary Education and Spanish (Language and Society Specialization), B.A./B.A. in Ed.
  • Philosophy (B.A.)
  • Philosophy (Ethics, Politics, and Law)
  • Physics, BS – STEM Designated
  • Political Science (B.A.)
  • Pre-Nursing Program
  • Psychology (Behavior Analysis Specialization), B.A.
  • Psychology (Behavior Science), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Psychology (General Degree), B.A.
  • Psychology (Psychological Science), B.S. - STEM Designated
  • Psychology (Research Specialization), B.A.
  • Secondary Education - Art, B.A. in Ed.
  • Secondary Education - Business Education, B.S. in Ed.
  • Secondary Education - Physical Education B.S. in Sec. Ed.
  • Social Work (B.S.W.)
  • Sociology, B.A.
  • Spanish (Language and Society Specialization), B.A.
  • Spanish (Literature and Culture Specialization), B.A.
  • Spanish (Media Studies Specialization), B.A.
  • Spanish (Spanish Through the Professions Specialization), B.A.
  • Speech Pathology, B.S.
  • Theatre - Acting (B.A.)
  • Theatre – Design/Technology
  • Veterinary Science (B.S.)
  • Wildlife, Fisheries and Conservation, B.S. – STEM Designated
  •  International Affairs (BA)
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Graduate

  • Accounting (MAcc)
  • Animal and Rangeland Sciences, M.S.
  • Anthropology (MA)
  • Atmospheric Science, MS- STEM designated
  • Biochemistry (M.S.) - STEM designated
  • Biology (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Emphasis), M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Biology - Cell and Molecular Biology (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Biology - General [M.S.] - STEM Designated
  • Biomedical Engineering, MS – STEM designated
  • Biotechnology (MS) - STEM designated
  • Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • Chemical Engineering, MS – STEM designated
  • Chemistry (MS) - STEM designated
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering (Earthquake & Structural Eng. Specialization) MS - STEM Designated
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering (Environmental Engineering Specialization), M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering Specialization), M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering (Pavement Eng. & Science Specialization), M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering (Transportation Eng. Specialization), M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Communication Studies, MA
  • Computer Science and Engineering, M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Counseling (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Emphasis
  • Counseling (MA) - School Counseling Emphasis
  • Counseling (Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling Specialization), M.A.
  • Criminal Justice (MA)
  • Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, M.S.
  • Economics, MA- STEM designated
  • Economics, MS
  • Electrical Engineering, MS – STEM designated
  • Elementary Education, MS
  • English (MFA) - (Creative Writing)
  • English, MA
  • Environmental Science (MS) - STEM designated
  • Equity and Diversity in Education, M.S.
  • Finance (MS)
  • Gender, Race, and Identity, M.A
  • Geography, MS
  • Geological Engineering, M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Geology and Earth Related Sciences, M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Geophysics, M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Health Analytics and Biostatistics, M.S.
  • Higher Education Administration, MA
  • History, MA
  • Human Development and Family Sciences/Studies (MS)
  • Hydrogeology (M.S.)
  • Hydrology (MS)
  • Information Systems – STEM designated
  • Journalism (MA)
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education
  • Master of Public Health – Social and Behavioral Health Track
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Materials Science and Engineering, MS – STEM designated
  • Mathematics (M.S.) - STEM designated
  • Mechanical Engineering, MS – STEM designated
  • Mining Engineering, M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology, MS – STEM designated
  • Music Performance, MM
  • Music, M.A.
  • Natural Resources and Environmental Science, M.S. - STEM Designated
  • Neuroscience (M.S.) - STEM Designated
  • Nutrition, MS
  • Philosophy, MA
  • Physics, MS – STEM designated
  • Political Science (MA)
  • Public Administration and Policy, MPA
  • Public Health - Epidemiology (MPH)
  • Public Health - Health Policy Concentration
  • Reading Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
  • Secondary Education (MED)
  • Sociology, MA
  • Special Education (MEd)
  • Speech Pathology and Audiology, M.S.
  • Statistics and Data Science (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Visual Arts
  • World Languages and Literatures (Spanish Specialization), M.A.
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For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.unr.edu/admissions/international

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

  

Graduate
  • IELTS:  6.0
  • TOEFL: 61
  • Duolingo: 95
  • SAT/ACT: Not required
  • Application Fee: $95
  
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79
  • Duolingo: 105
  • PTE: 59
  • GRE/GMAT: Varies by program
  • Application Fee: $95

Intakes

Fall (August), and Spring (January).

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET. College of Business undergraduate and graduate programs are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).
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