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    Chemical Engineering

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    Cambridge, USMscepIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $84,550.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    13.08%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    13
    Cohort
    students
    $90.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a 1-year, in-person Mscep program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $84,550 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program consists of two semesters of graduate-level courses at MIT including core chemical engineering curriculum, systems engineering, and applied chemistry, followed by one semester at industrial sites of the Practice School. Credit for the Practice School semester substitutes for a master's thesis.

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    1st (QS World University Rankings) | 1st (US News & World Report)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum score required: 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $31,159.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $84,550.
    Is Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is structured around 1 year.
    Is Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
    Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13.08%.