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Chemical Engineering M.Eng. (Ithaca)

Field of Study

Chemical Engineering [M.Eng. administered by College of Engineering]

Program Description

The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering is an immersive one-year, course-based professional master’s degree program. Situated at the intersection of business, policy, and technology, this degree is designed for innovators, problem-solvers, and future leaders planning to work in industry upon degree completion.

M.Eng. students complete a series of technical fundamentals along with courses in their focus area, electives, and a final industry-inspired team project.

Focus areas include:

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Energy Economics and Engineering
  • Medical and Industrial Biotechnology

Contact Information

Website: https://www.cheme.cornell.edu/cbe/academics/graduate-programs/meng
Email: cbe-meng@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-0728

168 Olin Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY  14853

Concentrations by Subject

  • advanced materials processing
  • applied math and computational methods
  • biochemical engineering
  • chemical reaction engineering
  • classical and statistical thermodynamics
  • fluid dynamics, rheology, and biorheology
  • heat and mass transfer
  • kinetics and catalysis
  • polymers
  • surface science

Tuition

The Bursar's office updates the tuition rate for M.Eng. degrees each academic year. M.Eng. degrees are considered Tier 1.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

Regular Application Deadlines:

  • Fall admittance: May 23
  • Spring admittance: none

Early Admit Pathway Deadline (for Cornell Undergraduates only):

  • Spring Early Admit (apply for Fall semester M.Eng. admittance): November 15
  • Fall Early Admit (apply for Spring semester M.Eng. admittance): May 23

For more information, please visit the Early Admit Pathway webpage.

Requirements Summary:

Please visit the M.Eng. Admissions Page for general information about applying to an M.Eng. program.

  • Letters of recommendation: 3
  • Resume: required
  • GRE: not required

Learning Outcomes

  • Mastery and Application of Chemical Engineering Knowledge
  • Problem Formulation, Analysis, Solution and Presentation of Results
  • Communication of Knowledge, including Analysis and Design
  • Self-directed Learning and Professional Development