Course
Chemical Engineering
Offered by Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering
QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking
University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is a well-regarded public university programme known for strong research in renewable energy and biotechnology, benefiting from Colorado's growing clean-tech sector.
Key advantages
- Strong renewable energy and biotechnology research
- Colorado's growing clean-tech sector
- Beautiful Rocky Mountain setting
- Good public university value
- Strong research facilities
- Vibrant college town
- 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)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 88IELTS: 6.5PTE: 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 renewable energy, biotechnology, and general chemical engineering roles.
Student experience
Boulder offers stunning mountain scenery alongside a vibrant, outdoorsy college town atmosphere.
Research strengths
Research in renewable energy, biotechnology, and materials engineering.