PhD Chemical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) at UW-Madison was established in 1905. It has a tradition of excellence dating back to its founding and consistently ranks among the best programs in the world . The department has 24 core faculty and 5 affiliate faculty who conduct experimental and theoretical research to address pressing societal, economic, and environmental challenges.

Department: Chemical Biological Engineering | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 1), Spring (deadline September 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include CBE 790 Master's Research or Thesis; CBE 890 Pre-Dissertator's Research; CBE 990 Thesis-Research; CBE 620 Intermediate Transport Phenomena; CBE 660 Intermediate Problems in Chemical Engineering; CBE 710 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics.

Career pathways

The CBE Graduate Program office coordinates ongoing professional development workshops.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants with a strong background in chemical engineering or related disciplines and a serious interest in research are encouraged to apply for admission. Applications are accepted for both Fall (September) and Spring (January) admission, although historically most students start in the Fall and admission is seldom offered for the Spring semester. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering does not consider applications for a terminal MS degree; the department admits only to the PhD. An MS degree can be awarded post admission as an alternative to the PhD degree. The MS degree is not a prerequisite for the PhD degree. Applications for Fall admission must be received by noon (CST) on the deadline .

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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