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    Chemical Engineering

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    Ann Arbor, USMSEIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $61,920.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    31%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    15
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSE program based in Ann Arbor, US. Tuition is $61,920 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program applies chemical engineering principles to research areas including microfluidic devices for health and energy, transport and reactions in cells for drug design, nanoparticles, macromolecules, complex fluids, active surfaces, catalysts for biomass conversion, electrocatalysts, and conducting fibers.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Chemical Engineering): 19 | US News #9 (tie)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2027
    Oct 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 on the iBT
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $21,016.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $61,920 across 30 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is offered in-person.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
    Chemical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reports an acceptance rate of approximately 31%.