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Chemical Engineering Imperial

Highlights
Tuition fee
32300 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
32300 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Start date
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Chemical Engineering programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in chemical engineering and related scientific disciplines, enabling students to address global challenges through innovative, interdisciplinary investigation and technological development.

Overview

This Chemical Engineering programme offered by Imperial provides in-depth specialist training through original research in chemical engineering and allied areas of engineering and science. Candidates join a research group and undertake cutting-edge investigations that contribute new knowledge while developing advanced technical expertise, analytical skills, and independent research capabilities.

Key Facts

Students become part of a vibrant research community engaged in tackling major global issues, including low-carbon energy production, pollution reduction, sustainable manufacturing, vaccine production, and medical technology innovation. Alongside their research activities, candidates receive professional development opportunities and gain experience collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful scientific and engineering solutions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

  • Low-Carbon Energy Technologies
  • Zero-Pollution Economy Solutions
  • Process Systems Engineering
  • Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Vaccine Manufacturing Technologies
  • Medical Device Development
  • Artificial Cell Engineering
  • Microfluidics and Particle Manufacture
  • Electrochemical Carbon Nanotube Synthesis

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
125
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
PTE Academic
69
IELTS
7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
125
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
PTE Academic
69
IELTS
7

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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Full transcripts of your university studies to date. Find out more about Imperial College London's Postgraduate admissions requirements. 
  • A personal statement to support your application, which should outline your research interest and experience (Please note: you do not need to submit a research proposal for a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Where the system instigates a research proposal, please submit a personal statement instead)
  • Details of your English language qualification if applicable. Find out more about Imperial College London's language requirements. Please note that where there are two levels we require the higher level.
  • The contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must be an academic referee, for example your project supervisor or personal tutor. You will be asked to give the e-mail addresses of the referees, which will trigger reference requests directly to the referees. 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    32300 GBP / year
    ≈ 32300 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
18 May 2027
EPSRC CASE PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Imperial
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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