Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Polymers
- Catalysis
- Separations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
- To be admitted to the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program, there are multiple requirements you must meet. Visit the graduate school website to apply.
First, you must have either:
- a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program;
- an approved non-accredited bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering; or
- a bachelor of science degree from a closely aligned, non-engineering major.
- In most cases, if you do not hold an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, you may have take additional undergraduate courses to ensure that you have the appropriate chemical engineering knowledgebase. Those will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
GPA
To be considered, you must have either:- An overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; or
- A cumulative technical GPA calculated over the last 60 hours of your undergraduate curriculum of 2.85 or higher, which is calculated using technical courses of engineering, sciences, and chemistry.
GRE Score
- You must submit your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores before you can be considered for admission.
- Verbal Score: Must be at least 145.
- Combined verbal and quantitative scores: Must be at least 287.
Exceptions
If you do not meet the requirements above, a faculty member from the Chemical Engineering Department will have to submit an admissions petition to the graduate coordinator. Once that is received, the department head and graduate coordinator will bring the petition forward for a graduate faculty vote. The petition must receive a majority vote to allow your acceptance to the graduate program.Graduate Student Requirements
To remain a graduate student in the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering program, you must retain a 3.0 GPA. Learn more about the course requirements.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, United States
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months