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Chemical Engineering

Cornell University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEng
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ithaca, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemical Engineering at Cornell University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Ithaca, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. advanced materials processing
  2. applied math and computational methods
  3. biochemical engineering
  4. chemical reaction engineering
  5. classical and statistical thermodynamics
  6. fluid dynamics, rheology, and biorheology
  7. heat and mass transfer
  8. kinetics and catalysis
  9. polymers
  10. surface science

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Most applicants have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of the fundamental work required by an accredited curriculum in chemical engineering. Outstanding students with undergraduate majors in chemistry, materials science, microbiology, or physics are also encouraged to apply. For such students extra semester or summer term of residence is normally required. All applicants are required to submit GRE general test scores.

  • all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
  • two recommendations required, three preferred
  • GRE general test

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Cornell University

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Cornell University

Ithaca, United States

private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months