Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- The typical duration of the program is three years (six semesters) and the maximum duration is five years (ten semesters).
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Arabic
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Doha, Qatar
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering
Overview
The Engineering - Chemical Engineering (Research-based - Research Intensive) course from Qatar University is highly research-intensive.
The program is designed to enhance students' competencies in contributing to the existing body of knowledge, innovation, and creation of new knowledge and techniques. Students are expected to equip themselves with strong theoretical and methodological foundations and to develop their ability to conduct research independently.
Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to fulfill most of the following educational objectives:
- Foster Innovation of new ideas, methods, and techniques in science and engineering.
- Contribute to the advancement of the scientific body of knowledge in engineering and related fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Transport Phenomena
- Advanced Process Dynamics and Control
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Advanced Reaction Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 68
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree or higher received with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, GMAT) are required for all PhD programs offered in English.
- Applicants who have completed a professional master with a GPA of 3.0 or higher must satisfy additional college/program specific admission requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to you. Non-residents. 16,926 AUD / year (approximately 44,000 QAR / year).
Domestic
Applies to you. Citizens or residents. 16,926 AUD / year (approximately 44,000 QAR / year).
Living costs
Doha, Qatar
1,808-3,385 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.