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    Chemical Engineering

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    Stanford, USMSOnline18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $105,711.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    15.3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at Stanford University is a 45-credit, 18-month, online MS program based in Stanford, US. Tuition is $105,711 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Part-time terminal master's degree requiring 45 units of lecture courses in chemical engineering, with options in areas like chemical kinetics, molecular thermodynamics, biochemical engineering, and electives in entrepreneurship, optimization, energy, or applied mathematics.

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    QS #2 Chemical Engineering | US News #2 Chemical Engineering
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum Score for Admission Consideration* 90 (TOEFL taken before January 21, 2026); Minimum Score for Exemption from Stanford English Placement Test 109 (TOEFL taken before January 21, 2026). *Each graduate program may set a higher minimum score for admission consideration as appropriate for the specific field of study.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum Score for Admission Consideration* 7 (IELTS); Minimum Score for Exemption from Stanford English Placement Test 8 (IELTS). *Each graduate program may set a higher minimum score for admission consideration as appropriate for the specific field of study.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $47,115.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at Stanford University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at Stanford University is $105,711 across 45 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at Stanford University online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at Stanford University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at Stanford University take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at Stanford University is structured around 18 months and 45 credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at Stanford University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at Stanford University 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 Stanford University?
    Chemical Engineering at Stanford University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 15.3%.