Overview

Graduate students in this Chemical Engineering program at Tufts University will gain advanced study in mathematical methods in chemical engineering, chemical and catalytic reaction engineering, thermodynamics and transport phenomena.

Career Outcomes

Chemical engineers often focus on energy production, catalysis, metabolic and cell engineering, nanomaterials and biomaterials, and systems engineering. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations.

The program builds on the foundation of an undergraduate engineering education and prepares students for careers as world-class researchers through the completion of advanced coursework, thesis research, and professional service (e.g., teaching assistance).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials for Energy and Sustainability
Cell and Biomolecular Engineering
Systems and Process Modeling
Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
Advanced Thermodymanics
Advanced Kinetics and Reaction Engineering
Advanced Transport Phenomena

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the PhD in Chemical Engineering program are generally expected to have earned a prior degree in Chemical Engineering.

Applicants with degrees in closely related engineering disciplines (such as Materials Science and Engineering or Polymer Engineering) who already have a working knowledge of the core course content of this program are also encouraged to apply.

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
GRE General Test scores are not required
Portfolio (optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

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Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

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In-State

Free

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Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 36 months.

The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.

Living costs for Medford

1458 - 3019 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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