PhD of Chemical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Lowell, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A chemical engineering doctorate with direct-entry and advanced-entry routes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Chemical Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- A minimum of 32 semester hours of coursework is required
- Plus optional co-op credits. Milestones are an annual review
- Dissertation committee
- Dissertation proposal and dissertation defence
- With language and residence requirements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree
- statement of purpose
- three recommendations
- transcripts and resume
- GRE or GMAT required for some programmes (engineering PhD
- business
- criminology
- global studies). English test required.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Check the programme and college requirements and the programme deadline. Apply online through UMass Lowell Graduate Admissions (engineering PhDs use EngineeringCAS) and pay the application fee (50-75 USD by college). Upload transcripts
- statement of purpose
- three recommendations
- resume
- English test scores and GRE/GMAT where the programme requires it. Show proof of financial support to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa. The ISSO sends visa information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,100 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $63 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lowell campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Francis College of Engineering |
| Department | Department of Chemical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | UMass Lowell publishes scholarship and funding opportunities for eligible international students, with programme- and applicant-specific restrictions. Confirm the exact postgraduate programme, scholarship requirements and competitive selection before assuming an award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
UMass Lowell publishes scholarship and funding opportunities for eligible international students, with programme- and applicant-specific restrictions. Confirm the exact postgraduate programme, scholarship requirements and competitive selection before assuming an award.
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Tuition is $31,100 USD per year. The application fee is $63 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,046 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
UMass Lowell publishes scholarship and funding opportunities for eligible international students, with programme- and applicant-specific restrictions. Confirm the exact postgraduate programme, scholarship requirements and competitive selection before assuming an award.