Key Information
Duration
Full-time (84 months)
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before November 2026
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before May 2027 (National); Apply before February 2027 (International)
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 54
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
108 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chicago, United States
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering
Overview
Doctoral students work alongside faculty mentors to conduct investigations in their labs, and they also may have the opportunity to develop classroom skills as teaching assistants.
Features
- Our Chemical Engineering doctoral programs at University of Illinois at Chicago produce top-tier candidates for high-level industry jobs, postdoctoral research positions, and tenure-track faculty roles at universities around the world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Transport Phenomena
- Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Separation Processes
- Microhydrodynamics, Diffusion and Membrane Transport
- Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: 3
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 54
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work
- English competency test
- Personal statement. Use this opportunity to tell us who you are, what has influenced your academic or career path so far, what your professional interests are, and what you hope to do after completing your graduate education.
- Three letters of recommendation. Letters should be written by people who are familiar with your academic work and who can assess your potential for success in graduate studies and research. During the application process, you will be asked to provide the email addresses of your references, and UIC will contact these individuals to request the references directly.
- Application for Graduate Appointment form (PhD applicants only).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 13,227 AUD / year (approximately 9,376 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 13,227 AUD / year (approximately 9,376 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 6,345 AUD / year (approximately 4,498 USD / year)
Living Costs
Chicago, United States: 1,830–3,514 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Chemical Engineering.