MS Chemical Engineering at Columbia University

Programme overview

The MS Chemical Engineering is offered at Columbia University.

Faculty: Columbia Engineering (The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) | Department: Chemical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

This program requires an extra 6 credits associated with two mandatory Essentials classes ( CHEN E4001 ESSENTIALS OF CHEM ENGIN A and CHEN E4002 ESSENTIALS OF CHEM ENGIN B ) that are used to ease the transition into chemical engineering. Graduate elective specializations allow chemical engineering students to carry out in-depth exploration of a subject area in modern chemical engineering.

Career pathways

There is an established robust biopharmaceutical, fine chemical, and cosmetic industry located in the region (J&J, Merck, BMS, Regeneron, Celgene, Pfizer, L’Oreal, IFF) that can support student internships, research projects, as well as offer employment opportunities to graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Manufacturing and discovery in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals continue to advance at a rapid pace, creating opportunities for engineers to contribute to interdisciplinary areas and apply their core skills to advancing technology. Hack-a-thons planned throughout the MS program provide students with the opportunity to apply the tools they learn to solve real-world problems.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Law J.D. entry: fall 2027 class.

J.D. applications for the fall 2027 class open September 15, 2026. The Regular Decision deadline is February 15, 2027 (applications are evaluated on a rolling basis). The Early Decision deadline is November 15, 2026. The application fee is $85, paid through LSAC. GRE or LSAT is accepted.

LL.M. 2027-2028 applications are due December 2, 2026. The application fee is $85, nonrefundable. Executive LL.M. 2027: Early Decision deadline October 1, 2026; Regular deadline December 2, 2026; application fee $85.

Columbia Engineering MS express application (Columbia students and alumni) requires no application fee.

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