Graduate programs

Graduate Programs

Our Chemical Engineering graduate programs take advantage of the cutting-edge research and technology at Carnegie Mellon through project work and graduate-level courses. Our world-class curricula provide students with skills and technical depth relevant for a variety of careers.

Graduates of our master's programs excel at numerical methods for solving engineering problems, computational fluid mechanics and transport, process simulation, and optimization.

Our Ph.D. students become independent researchers equipped to apply chemical engineering principles and advanced analytical and experimental techniques to solve open-ended problems.

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Photo of Kanika Suri with quote “I had the opportunity to work at the forefront of chemical and bioengineering research in Kathryn Whitehead's lab, which provided the perfect platform to launch my career in drug delivery research and development. Moreover, the exceptional career development team at CMU prepared me for the real world, covering everything from crafting a compelling resume, to delivering the perfect elevator pitch, to networking.”

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Student resources

Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA)

Fellowships and Scholarships Office

Post-graduation salaries and destination information

Graduate programs

Application deadlines

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