Overview

The Chemical Engineering program of the Nazarbayev University focuses on the development of an in-depth understanding of the nature, implementation, and evaluation of chemical engineering principles and applications, together with the growth of research skills. The current areas of research interest for the PhD in Chemical Engineering encompass a wide spectrum, with specific focus on priority areas for Kazakhstan, such as: energy generation, conversion and storage; environmental protection, remediation and resource efficiency; hydrocarbon processing; plastics production and processing; food processing; bioprocesses; red, green and white biotechnologies.

These areas are also aligned with well-known research priorities, such as: Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies (Information and Communication Technologies; Nanotechnologies; Advanced Materials; Advanced Manufacturing and Processing); Environment, Future and Emerging Technologies; Health, demographic change and wellbeing (Improving diagnosis; Innovative treatments and technologies; Integrated, sustainable, citizen-centered care).

By the completion of the PhD program, students will be capable of designing and conducting independent, innovative, original and high-quality research related to a variety of topics in chemical engineering. In addition, program graduates will be prepared for working in industrial and academic environments in the positions of e.g. university faculty members, senior researchers, engineers, and product developers.

Program Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the program, the students will be able to:

Review, analyse, and evaluate the body of scientific literature in their field of study in Chemical Engineering;
Select appropriate research topics in their field of study in Chemical Engineering, and generate hypotheses about such topics;
Plan, develop, analyse and communicate research in writing and verbally independently;
Make an original contribution to the knowledge in their area of specialization within Chemical Engineering;
Judge technically and ethically and relate their research to the broader field of knowledge in their Chemical Engineering sub-discipline;
Develop their academic/scholarly career through presentations, publications, and national and international networking;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods & Ethics

Thesis Research

Advanced Chemical Reactions Engineering

Current Research Literature

Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
A Master’s degree or equivalent
During the application period final year students may submit official current transcript for consideration.
A competitive CGPA in applicant’s Master’s (or equivalent) degree.
High level of English proficiency
Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE test (recommended);
High motivation and strong interest in the Program as outlined in a statement of purpose;
Relevant research interest and knowledge of research subject as demonstrated in a written research proposal;
Resume;
Two letters of recommendation (one from academic source).

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Astana

151250 - 222349 KZT /month

Living costs

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