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    Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE)

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    Houston, USMChEIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $59,100.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32.1%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MChE program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $59,100 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Non-thesis program requiring 30 credit hours of coursework including core chemical engineering fundamentals and electives in areas such as energy engineering, biomolecular engineering, or materials science. Focuses on advanced technical skills combined with business and professional development.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #25 Chemical Engineering
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. Only the best composite TOEFL score is accepted; myBest scores are not accepted. minimum score of 90/TOEFL
    IELTS
    optional
    Min required score of 7 or greater. The IELTS minimum score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $15,500.00
    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 Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University is $59,100 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA out of a 4.0 scale
    Is Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) at Rice University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.