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    Chemical Engineering

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    Los Angeles, USMSHybrid2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $74,840.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    28
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California is a 28-credit, 2-year, hybrid MS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $74,840 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires core courses in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, kinetics and reaction engineering, and modeling, plus electives in areas such as energy engineering, materials engineering, bioengineering, environmental engineering, and control management.

    Focus: coursework
    QS 201-250

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section (prior to Jan 21 2026); 4.5 or above, with 4 or above in each section (on/after Jan 21 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $14,400.00
    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 University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California is $74,840 across 28 required credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California is offered hybrid.
    How long does Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California is structured around 2 years and 28 credits.
    Is Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California 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 Southern California?
    Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.