Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, and operation of processes that convert raw materials into valuable products. It involves the application of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to solve problems related to the production of chemicals, materials, and energy.

Requirements

High School Diploma: A high school diploma with strong grades in science subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Standardized Tests: SAT or ACT may be required by some universities.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering: A program that focuses on the principles and practices of chemical engineering.
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering: A program that combines engineering principles with technological applications.

Study Chemical Engineering Abroad

Total Number of Universities	Varies by country and region, approximately 1000+ globally
Best Countries to pursue Chemical Engineering	USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, China, India
Courses Available	Chemical process design, Chemical reaction engineering, Transport phenomena, Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Mass transfer, Materials science, Process control, Environmental engineering, Biotechnology
Duration	4-5 years
Annual Tuition Fees	Varies widely, ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 per year or more depending on the country and institution
Average Salary per annum	Chemical engineers can earn anywhere from $60,000 to $120,000 or more annually, depending on experience and location
Intakes Available	1-2 per year

Top Universities

University Name	QS World University Rankings 2024 (Engineering & Technology)	Average Tuition Fees Yearly (INR)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	1	UG: 48.12 Lakhs, PG: 75.01 Lakhs
Stanford University	2	UG: 45.85 Lakhs, PG: 70.05 Lakhs
University of California, Berkeley	3	UG: 32.12 lakhs INR, PG: 55.05 lakhs INR
Imperial College London	4	UG: 31.80 lakhs INR, PG: 52.05 lakhs INR
ETH Zurich	5	UG: 40.12 lakhs INR, PG: 68.05 lakhs INR
University of Cambridge	6	UG: 25.80 lakhs INR, PG: 48.05 lakhs INR
University of Oxford	7	UG: 41.12 lakhs INR, PG: 62.05 lakhs INR
National University of Singapore	8	UG: 40.80 lakhs INR, PG: 60.05 lakhs INR
Delft University of Technology	9	UG: 38.12 lakhs INR, PG: 55.05 lakhs INR
University of Melbourne	10	UG: 35.12 lakhs INR, PG: 48.05 lakhs INR

Top Scholarships

MIT Presidential Scholarship
Stanford Graduate Fellowships
Imperial College London Scholarships
University of California, Berkeley Scholarships
ETH Zurich Scholarships
University of Cambridge Scholarships
University of Oxford Scholarships
National University of Singapore Scholarships
Delft University of Technology Scholarships
University of Melbourne Scholarships

Top Career Opportunities

Chemical engineer
Process engineer
Research and development scientist
Quality control engineer
Plant manager
Technical sales representative
Patent attorney
Environmental engineer
Biotechnology engineer
Materials scientist

Eligibility Requirement for Undergraduate Chemical Engineering

Eligibility Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualifications	High school diploma with strong grades in science subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Standardized Tests	SAT or ACT may be required by some universities.
Language Proficiency Test	TOEFL: 80-120 (iBT), 550-677 (PBT), IELTS: 6.0-9.0 (Overall Band Score)
Immigration Requirements	Fulfilment of visa requirements, health insurance, etc along with the Student visa, work permits for residency

Cost of Living & Studying Chemical Engineering Abroad

Country	Average Annual Tuition Fee Range	Estimated Annual Cost of Living
United States	$25,000 - $55,000	$18,000 - $35,000
UK	£15,000 - £35,000	£15,000 - £25,000
Canada	CAD 20,000 - CAD 40,000	CAD 18,000 - CAD 30,000
Australia	AUD 25,000 - AUD 60,000	AUD 20,000 - AUD 35,000
Germany	€10,000 - €25,000	€8,000 - €15,000
Netherlands	€10,000 - €20,000	€13,000 - €15,000
Singapore	SGD 20,000 - SGD 40,000	SGD 15,000 - SGD 25,000
China	RMB 50,000 - RMB 150,000	RMB 30,000 - RMB 80,000
India	INR 5 lakhs - INR 20 lakhs	INR 3 lakhs - INR 8 lakhs

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