January, 2026
From April, 2025 to November, 2025
The
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) is home to
three highly ranked, integrated programs offering students a world-class
education. Nuclear research at RPI focuses on advancing nuclear technology
across areas such as radiation detection, nuclear materials, power systems, and
radiation applications in medical and industrial fields. Through
interdisciplinary research, MANE faculty contribute to innovations in reactor
design, radiation protection, nuclear non-proliferation, and medical therapies.
Research areas includes Applied Radiation Technologies, Nuclear Materials, Nuclear
Power Systems, Radiation Protection, Medical and Industrial Uses of Radiation.
Boasting unique and state-of-the-art research
facilities, Rensselaer Nuclear Engineering students have access to a large
electron accelerator, radiation detection laboratory, and modern computer
interfacing technology. With today's need for inexpensive sources of energy,
Rensselaer nuclear engineering graduates are in great demand for positions in
industry or graduate study. Rensselaer
launched its plan for NE research in the late 1950s when the Atomic Energy
Commission funded a project to construct a linear electron accelerator in 1958.
Career
Path
Career
path includes Nuclear Engineer, Reactor Design Engineer, Radiation Protection
Specialist, Nuclear Safety Analyst, Nuclear Systems Engineer, Nuclear Fuel
Cycle Analyst, Nuclear Licensing Engineer, Nuclear Waste Management Engineer, Nuclear
Instrumentation Engineer, Reactor Physics Analyst, Health Physics Technician, Nuclear
Materials Engineer, Thermal Hydraulics Engineer, Nuclear Decommissioning
Specialist, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Nuclear Power Plant
Operations Engineer, Nuclear Risk Assessment Analyst, Nuclear Project Manager, Nuclear
Simulation Specialist, Nuclear Control Systems Engineer, Fusion Energy Engineer,
Nuclear Research Scientist, Nuclear Security Analyst, Nuclear Policy Advisor.
1. Bachelor Certificate
2. Bachelor Transcript
3. English proficiency Letter from University
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Passport
6. Recommendation Letter
7. CV
8. WASSCE/A level Certificate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
From April, 2025 to November, 2025
From November, 2025 to June, 2026