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    Chemical Engineering

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person2 years
    €18,987.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    €90.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €18,987.

    About the program

    Applies chemical engineering principles to design, control, and improve industrial processes and develop products. Covers process intensification, energy-efficient processing, product engineering, biochemical processes, and specializations in Chemical and Biochemical Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min In order to be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit a GRE test. Students who obtained a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in one of the EEA countries, the UK, or Switzerland are exempted from providing GRE scores.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For the test results obtained before this transition, the minimum required overall score is 94 (with no subscore below 22). - For TOEFL iBT tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, the minimum required overall score is 5 (with no subscore below 4.5). The language criteria as applied by the Faculty of Engineering Science are stricter than those indicated on the general KU Leuven website.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic, with a minimum score of 6.5. The minimum sub-score is 6.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months search year (Belgium)

    €14,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven is €18,987 across 120 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0 or 70%+
    What work-permit options follow Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven: 12 months search year (Belgium)