Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at University of Alberta 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 Canada 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 7
- Tuition: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
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
- successful completion of course work,
- participation in seminars,
- completion of the ethics course ENGG 600, and
- presentation of a thesis which embodies the results of independent research.
- MSc students must complete all of the requirements within four years from the time they first register as graduate students. The typical time to completion for our students is currently approximately 2-2.5 years.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
A completed undergraduate degree in chemical or materials engineering from a recognized institution
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years of study, or an equivalent qualification
English Language Requirement. Applicants with English as an additional language must submit English language test results.*The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering does NOT use the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research\'s exemption list for waiving the English language requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta 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 Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
