PhD Chemical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The PhD in Chemical Engineering is an on-campus research programme focused on independent research on societal challenges in an entrepreneurial setting. Research areas include energy, reaction engineering, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, polymers, biofuels, biomedical and materials.

Faculty: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science | Department: Chemical Engineering and Materials Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Students complete independent doctoral research; up to 30 transfer credits are accepted from a master's degree in chemical engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for academia or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with a master’s degree in chemical engineering (up to 30 credits can be transferred to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). Well-qualified candidates will demonstrate a history of scholarly specialization in a related discipline; Bachelor’s degree (for direct Ph.D. program) or a Master's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.3, from an accredited institution; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation); Statement of Purpose; Proof of English language proficiency; A competitive GRE or GMAT score (required) Resume/CV; Writing sample(s).

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.

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/graduate-admissions/apply-grad/apply-to-a-grad-program

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