Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

    Chemical Engineering

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Atlanta, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $32,144.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    31%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    31
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a 31-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Atlanta, US. Tuition is $32,144 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires core courses in chemical process safety, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, mass transfer, kinetics and reactor design, and mathematical modeling, plus electives. It offers non-thesis and thesis options.

    Focus: both
    5 (US News)

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 12, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: Reading 4, Listening 4, Writing 4, Speaking 3.5, Overall 4.5 (Institute minimum; note updated requirements post-Jan 2026 at grad.gatech.edu/english-proficiency)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 5.5, Overall 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $24,396.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $32,144 across 31 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is structured around 18 months and 31 credits.
    What GPA is required for Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.3/4.0
    Is Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.