Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering: Fees & Entry Requirements at Lehigh University, USA

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Lehigh University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

Chemical engineering is a broad discipline that employs tools from chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to carry out molecular transformation of low value raw materials to high added final products in a cost-efficient, safe, and environmentally benign fashion. Due to this broad-based training in the application of the basic sciences, chemical engineers who graduate from Lehigh go on to play important roles in research and industry. They enjoy careers in chemical and petrochemical processing, biopharmaceutical, materials and electronics manufacturing, energy generation and distribution, environmental remediation, process automation, and more recently, in new product design.

Which department am I in?

P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$30,810.00 (25,99,561) per year
Health insurance - $2,700

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Lehigh University

27 Memorial Drive West,

Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania,

18015, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

  1. I. Prior Degrees: Applicants must have earned a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) or a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of their matriculation. Applicants with degrees in related science fields (e.g., chemistry, physics), while less common, will also be considered.
  2. GRE Benchmarks: As of Fall 2020, Lehigh CHBE program no longer requires submission of GRE scores as part of the graduate application process.
  3. GPA Benchmark: GPA (US equivalent) higher than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale is preferred. GPA standards for international institutions will be followed accordingly. Consideration will be given to a trend showing a strengthening of the core GPA during the final semesters of study.
  • At least three (3) letters of recommendation (submitted online by recommenders) from qualified individuals who are able to evaluate the applicants academic achievements and potential for graduate studies and research. Preference is given to letters from research advisors and professors (should account for at least 2 of the letters), but relevant letters from technical/industrial employers who are able to speak to a candidates potential for graduate study and research will also be accepted.
  • Candidates resume summarizing background relevant to graduate study, including (but not limited to) education/degrees, class rank, relevant coursework, projects, research, technical publications, relevant work experience, career goals, extracurricular activities, etc. The resume should be current, documenting experiences and positions held up to and at the time of application.
  • Candidates Personal Statement, detailing motivation or graduate study, relevant background and research experience, specific research interests, specific faculty of interest, etc.
  • Complete transcripts from each college and university attended. Unofficial copies may be uploaded by the candidate, but official transcripts from the prior institutions Registrar office must be submitted by candidates who accept offers of admission. Transcripts should be sent directly to the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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