The Nuclear Engineering (NE) program at the University of Florida is part of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering. Our program offers bachelor’s and graduate degrees that prepare students to lead in one of the most critical and fast-evolving energy and technology fields.
At UF, students gain more than theoretical knowledge — they engage directly in hands-on research and reactor operations, working alongside world-class faculty and experts in materials science, radiation detection, nuclear fuel cycles, and reactor design.
Our students collaborate with national laboratories, federal agencies, and interdisciplinary teams across campus, including the Idaho National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, to tackle global challenges in clean energy, safety, and advanced materials.
Experience Nuclear Engineering at UF
At UF, students don’t just study nuclear science — they experience it firsthand. The University of Florida Training Reactor (UFTR), the only research and training reactor in the state, gives our students direct access to world-class facilities and real reactor operations.
Watch how UF’s Nuclear Engineering program combines rigorous academics, hands-on reactor training, and career-ready experience.