Diploma of Chemical Engineering
- Limerick, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A chemical engineering doctorate with direct-entry and advanced-entry routes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: 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
- Normally a first or second class Level 8 honours degree or recognised equivalent in a relevant discipline
- With UL country-specific minimums (for example India first division 55-70% by programme
- Pakistan 70% or 3.0/4.0
- USA GPA 3.00). Some programmes need an interview
- Work experience
- CV
- References or portfolio.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026)
- TOEFL PBT 580
- Duolingo 120 (110 per component)
- PTE Academic 61 (59 per section)
- Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Check the programme page
- country-specific entry rules
- English requirements and closing date (the non-EU Autumn deadline was 1 July in Some programmes close earlier). Apply online to UL. Application fee 50 EUR. Submit degree transcripts
- English test evidence and any CV
- references or proposal the programme asks for. Interview only where required. Pay the 1
- 000 EUR acceptance deposit and the tuition due before the visa support letter. Apply for the Irish student visa (full-time study only) with proof of funds. Register with immigration on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €20,800 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Limerick |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
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The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is €20,800 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,000 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per component), TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 overall and per section on the scale used from 21 January 2026), TOEFL PBT 580, Duolingo 120 (110 per component), PTE Academic 61 (59 per section), Cambridge Grade C (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency).
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.