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PhD of Chemical Engineering Practice
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Programme combining advanced research, Manufacturing practice and management training.
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
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Chemical Engineering Practice. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Industry leadership
- Foundation for an MBA
Curriculum
- Year one covers coursework and Practice School
- Years two and three are research
- And the final year is at the Sloan School of Management. It also includes an integrative project
- Written and oral exams and a public thesis defence
- Typically four calendar years.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and research fit
- GRE only where the department requires it
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135.

