Overview

The education and training prepare students for careers in academia, industry and government research.

Our Ph.D. graduates join an elite global scientific and technological club whose members have both the privilege and responsibility to peer into the future and help shape it.

Features

The Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University also is a living space where students meet and form lifelong bonds with like-minded peers within their research group and across the program.

Our program features a strong graduate student association that provides an instant welcoming community.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The cornerstone of a Ph.D. education is a research-based thesis. First, candidates select a research area, and choose a faculty mentor called a thesis advisor. The advisor then guides the student as they develop a plan of investigation to advance the state-of-the-art in the selected research area.

By the end of the student’s thesis research, the student must have assembled an expert’s level of knowledge in the topic area and must demonstrate the ability to conduct an independent investigation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 88 other PhDs in Chemical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee of $75 (Non-refundable)

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Three letters of recommendation - At least two letters from faculty at your current/recent institution are preferred. For applicants to our research-based programs, at least one letter from someone who has supervised you in a research setting is preferred.

Uploaded unofficial transcripts - Official copies of final transcripts are required upon admission.

Resume/CV

Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year
Out-of-State

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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