Course
Chemical Engineering
Offered by Department of Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #189
Penn State's Department of Chemical Engineering is a large, highly ranked public university programme known for strong ties with major US chemical, energy, and pharmaceutical employers.
Key advantages
- Large, highly ranked public university chemical engineering department
- Strong ties with chemical and pharmaceutical employers
- Affordable Pennsylvania cost of living
- Large international student community
- Good research output
- Strong career services
- Programme & duration
- MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $32,000 – $42,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August); Spring (January)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80IELTS: 6.5PTE: 53
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.
Employability & placement
Strong graduate employment outcomes, particularly into major US chemical, energy, and pharmaceutical companies.
Student experience
University Park is a classic, welcoming college town with a large and supportive international student community.
Research strengths
Research in energy systems, pharmaceutical engineering, and materials processing.