Overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University is based in Dupuis Hall and the Biosciences Complex, which are multipurpose facilities with extensive research laboratories.

Areas of intense research in the department include biomedical engineering, polymer and reaction engineering, process systems engineering, sustainable energy sources and environmental engineering.

Key facts:

The department's research activities range from developing new bio- and polymeric materials and production techniques to understanding how the dynamic structure of a chemical process limits the performance that can be achieved.

Our faculty members collaborate extensively across research fields and with other researchers within Queen's and other institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research-based degree

Three graduate courses (with a master’s degree)

Seven graduate courses (without a master’s degree)

Two seminars

Comprehensive Exam

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Notification of acceptance: Rolling acceptances for September, January, and May academic cycles.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 15 other PhDs in Chemical Engineering in Canada

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official, sealed transcripts from all educational institutions (no photocopies or certified copies are acceptable) Acceptable methods for submitting transcripts:

Transcripts can be uploaded to the online application, as PDF files. The transcripts must be scanned (black and white recommended) and saved as a PDF file, and uploaded successfully.

Two academic references (your referees will be sent an email with the link to fill out their reference)

If English Proficiency Testing is required, an official report from the testing agency is needed

If you are in the process of completing an undergraduate or master’s degree when you apply, you must provide a final copy of your transcript indicating that the degree has been granted before you can start your studies with us.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

5772 CAD / year

≈ 5772 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5772 CAD / year

≈ 5772 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Kingston

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