Overview

The aim of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from University of Pittsburgh offers MS and PhD students the opportunity to pursue independent research in five research focus areas where the department has developed national and international reputations: Biotechnology, Catalysis, Environment and Energy, Materials and Multi-scale Modeling.

Quick Facts:

Students wishing to pursue the PhD degree should have an outstanding academic background and a desire and ability to carry out original research. PhD students here are given independence and responsibility. They are not only encouraged but are expected to develop research ideas, which they propose and defend. They work closely with their research advisers and often participate in a research group attacking relevant engineering problems. To supplement their research, students take advanced courses in areas related to their research work. Candidates for the PhD achieve a high level of proficiency through this advanced course work and individual study in their research area and related areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamental Transport

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

Fundamentals of Reaction Processes

Special Project

Chemical Engineering Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Energy Engineering Mining, Oil & Gas View 205 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51926 USD / year

≈ 51926 USD / year
Out-of-State

51926 USD / year

≈ 51926 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30028 USD / year

≈ 30028 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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