Course
Chemical Engineering
Offered by Davidson School of Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #103
Purdue's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering is one of the largest and most highly ranked in the USA, known for strong ties with major US chemical and pharmaceutical employers.
Key advantages
- One of USA's largest chemical engineering schools
- Strong ties with chemical and pharmaceutical employers
- Affordable Midwest 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 $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August); Spring (January)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 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, pharmaceutical, and process companies.
Student experience
West Lafayette is an affordable, welcoming college town with a large and supportive international student community.
Research strengths
Research in process systems engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, and energy.