Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at University of New Brunswick 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 Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fredericton, 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
- Chemical Reaction Engineering II
- Adsorption and Adsorption Processes
- Applied Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering
- Oil Refining and Natural Gas Processing
- Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes
- Polymer Reaction Engineering and Polymer Processing
- Oil Sands Technology
- Energy and the Environment
- Chemical Process Industries: Overview and Environmental Impact
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should normally hold a chemical engineering bachelors degree from a recognized university with an average of B or better (second division standing). Candidates with a Bachelor\'s degree in science, applied science or other engineering disciplines are also eligible, provided that they have the requisite academic standing. Candidates who do not hold a BScE or a BSc Chemistry (with a gpa of 3.7 or greater) will normally be required to take a qualifying year where they will take at least one course in each of the following subjects: heat/mass transfer, staged processes, reactor design and process control.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 7,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
