Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start date: August 2027
- Application deadlines:
- International applicants with visa required prior to arrival: July 17
Overview
The Chemical Engineering program of the Nazarbayev University focuses on the development of an in-depth understanding of the nature, implementation, and evaluation of chemical engineering principles and applications, together with the growth of research skills. The current areas of research interest for the PhD in Chemical Engineering encompass a wide spectrum, with specific focus on priority areas for Kazakhstan, such as: energy generation, conversion and storage; environmental protection, remediation and resource efficiency; hydrocarbon processing; plastics production and processing; food processing; bioprocesses; red, green and white biotechnologies.
Career
- University Lecturer or Professor
- Senior Researcher
- Research Scientist
- Chemical Engineering Researcher
- Research and Development Engineer
- Energy Generation or Storage Researcher
- Environmental Remediation Researcher
- Hydrocarbon Processing Researcher
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods & Ethics
- Thesis Research
- Advanced Chemical Reactions Engineering
- Current Research Literature
- Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer
Academic requirements
- GPA: 2.7
- GRE®: Required
English requirements
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- During the application period, final year master's students may submit an official transcript for current coursework for consideration; Minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 in an applicant's Master's degree.
Tuition Fees
- International (non-residents): 33,152 AUD / year (≈ 23,500 USD / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 33,152 AUD / year (≈ 23,500 USD / year)
For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, payments are processed in the national currency at the internal exchange rate of 486 KZT per 1 USD, as approved by the University.
Living costs
Astana, Kazakhstan: 480-705 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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