Course
Chemical Engineering
Offered by Department of Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
UC Santa Barbara's Department of Chemical Engineering is a highly research-intensive public university programme known for strength in materials science, benefiting from a beautiful coastal Californian campus.
Key advantages
- Strong materials science and polymer research
- Beautiful coastal Californian campus
- Top public university value
- Excellent research facilities
- Strong nanotechnology focus
- High quality of life
- Programme & duration
- MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $40,000 – $50,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (September)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80IELTS: 7.0PTE: 60
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.
Employability & placement
Good graduate employment outcomes into materials science, polymer engineering, and nanotechnology roles.
Student experience
Santa Barbara offers a stunning coastal Californian setting with a relaxed, high quality of life.
Research strengths
Research in materials science, polymer engineering, and nanotechnology.