MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Chemical engineers play a critical role in addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges, including reducing industrial pollution, improving energy efficiency, managing hazardous waste and developing renewable energy solutions. Your graduate study in chemical engineering prepares you to apply engineering principles to create innovative solutions for industry, research and society.

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include CHE 5150 Transport Phenomena; CHE 5290 Chemical Engineering Kinetics; CHE 5410 Chemical Engineering Analysis I.

Career pathways

In this program, you’ll develop advanced research skills, experimental methods and analytical techniques needed for careers in industrial research, academia and technology development. Related occupations listed for this programme include Architectural and Engineering Managers; Chemical Engineers; Marine Engineers and Naval Architects; Postsecondary Engineering Teachers; Biomedical Engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar field; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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