University of Idaho : Idaho's only Carnegie R1 university

University of Idaho - Overview

  • Introduction

    The University of Idaho is a publically-owned, land-grant research university. Founded in 1889 by the regional legislature, it was the sole university in the state for 71 years till 1963. The institute commenced teaching in 1892 with 40 students. Today, it is amongst the best institutions for research and a significant educational center in Idaho. The institution awards doctoral, master’s, bachelor, and specialist degrees under the accreditation from APLU. It has its sports affiliation from NCAA Division I which certifies UI's Idaho Vandals to compete in the Big Sky Conference.

    Located in Moscow city, the main campus of UI dwells in the rolling Palouse hills in Idaho. Spread over an area of 1,585 acres, the university campus comprises of academic blocks, a library, parking areas, bike tracks, farms, an 18-hole golf course, and arboreta. There are 253 buildings on the campus including the Memorial Gymnasium, Student Recreation Center, Bruce M. Pitman Center and the Administration Building. The Idaho Commons, positioned in the center of the campus, houses the study area, food court, Einstein's Bagels and coffee shop, copy center, convenience store, and the credit union. The Kibbie Dome, the multi-purpose hall of the university is the venue for tennis, basketball, football, and indoor tracks.

University of Idaho

Founded
Founded- 1889
Intake
Intake- Fall semester (August to December) Spring semester (January to May)
Campus
Campus- Moscow
Location
Location- 875 Perimeter Dr, Moscow, ID 83844, United States
University Departments

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Department of Geography and Geological Sciences

Mathematics and Statistical Science

Physics

Program in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)

Top Courses Offered

  • Accountancy (M.Acct.)
  • Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership (M.S.)
  • 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 (D.A.T.)
  • Athletic Training (M.S.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 - Career and Technical Education (M.Ed., Ed.S.)
  • Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed., Ed.S.)
  • Curriculum and Instruction, plus Certification (M.Ed. + Cert.)
  • Education (Ed.D., Ph.D.)
  • Educational Leadership (M.Ed., Ed.S.)
  • Electrical Engineering (M.Engr., M.S., Ph.D.)
  • Engineering Management (M.Engr.)
  • 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.)
  • Human Factors (Psychology M.S.)
  • Integrated Architecture and Design (M.S.)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.)
  • Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)
  • Law (J.D.)
  • Master of Natural Resources (Natural Resources (M.N.R.))
  • Mathematics (M.A.T.)
  • Mathematics (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 - Environmental Education and Science Communication (@MOSS) (M.N.R.)
  • Natural Resources - Fire Ecology and Management (M.N.R.)
  • Natural Resources - Integrated Natural Resources (M.N.R.)
  • Natural Resources - Restoration Ecology and Habitat Management (M.N.R.)
  • 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.)
  • Psychology (M.S.)
  • Psychology (Ph.D.)
  • Public Administration (M.P.A.)
  • Secondary Education (M.A.T.)
  • Soil and Land Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)
  • Special Education (M.Ed.)
  • Statistical Science (M.S.)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M.A.)
  • Technology Management (M.S.)
  • Theatre Arts (M.F.A.)
  • Unclassified
  • Water Resources (M.S., Ph.D.)

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

Invitation to Idaho Scholarship

The Invitation to Idaho Scholarship is an award for qualified new, first-time freshmen and transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree in Fall 2020 who meet the specific criteria listed below. The Invitation to Idaho Scholarship results in a savings of over $15,084 for the 2020-2021 academic year.

The award is renewable up to four years of undergraduate enrollment for first year recipients with a 2.5 minimum University of Idaho cumulative GPA. For transfer students the award is renewable up to three additional years depending on the number of transfer credits with a minimum University of Idaho GPA.


How to Apply to the University of Idaho

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