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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

USA

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering is designed to prepare engineers for performing advanced research or for teaching at the senior level in industry or academia. The emphasis of the program is on fundamental principles in chemical engineering in transport, thermodynamics and chemical reaction engineering and the application of these fundamentals in specific areas applications.This is a research-intensive degree, based on fundamental scientific and chemical principles the emphasis is on learning techniques for advanced research, the production of such advanced research, and the reporting of the research. Close supervision of the research will be maintained by the student’s Dissertation Advisory Committee and, particularly, by the chair of that committee. Some formal course work, much of it possibly accepted from course work completed to achieve a master’s degree, is required to prepare for and support an original research problem chosen by the student in consultation with the Dissertation Advisory Committee. However, the degree is awarded for the attainment of knowledge of chemical engineering and for original research the degree is not awarded for accumulation of course credits. Thus, the key component of the program is the Dissertation Advisory Committee’s careful and continuous mentoring of the student to develop necessary skills and knowledge to support advanced research.

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

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

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

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

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must meet the general admissions requirements for the Ph.D. specified by the Graduate College. In addition, the applicant is strongly encouraged to have completed a bachelors or masters degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field with a minimum 3.25 grade point average. An exemplary academic record in chemical engineering is required of all applicants, with research experience positively contributing toward this record. In addition, three letters of recommendation must be submitted. International students must also submit the language competency examination results.Admission determinations will be made by the departments Graduate Committee and will take into consideration the students previous academic training and record of achievement, the recommendations provided in letters from three referees, and the information about the proposed area of study described in the letter of interest. It is also strongly recommended that applicants contact faculty in the department and find support of mentorship from a current faculty in chemical engineering to serve as a research advisor.Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.Graduate testThis program does not require the General GRE.Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.RecommendationsThis program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system. Written statementPlease prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:Provide a statement describing the applicants research interest, as well as career plans following the completion of this graduate degree. Previous written workThis program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

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

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)

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