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    Chemical Engineering

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    Tallahassee, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $35,295.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $30.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at Florida State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Tallahassee, US. Tuition is $35,295 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Offers thesis option with core courses, electives, thesis research, and defense, and non-thesis coursework option with core courses and electives. Focuses on advanced chemical engineering topics including thermodynamics, transport phenomena, mathematics, computations, and electives in reactors, polymers, materials, and electrochemistry.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education: 251 | US News Engineering School #89 (FAMU-FSU College of Engineering)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For students whose native language is not English and who did not graduate from an accredited US institution with either a BS or MS degree: Internet-based (IBTOEFL) = 80 (paper-based TOEFL = 550).
    IELTS
    required
    Min Academic IELTS = 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (F-1); 24-month STEM OPT extension available for eligible STEM majors such as Chemical Engineering.

    $14,580.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at Florida State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at Florida State University is $35,295 across 30 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at Florida State University online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at Florida State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at Florida State University take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at Florida State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Chemical Engineering at Florida State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher
    Is Chemical Engineering at Florida State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at Florida State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.