Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
About This Programme
A 30-credit research master's in advanced reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena and mathematical methods, with concentrations in Food Process Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
Course Highlights
- Optional concentrations: Food Process Engineering & Technology and Metallurgy Engineering
- Core in advanced reaction engineering, transport phenomena, thermodynamics and mathematical methods
- Wide electives spanning desalination, process safety, sustainable energy and separation processes
- Research-intensive with a 9-credit master's thesis
What You'll Study
Thesis-based: 12 credits of core courses (including a 0-credit research-methods seminar), 9 credits of electives and a 9-credit master's thesis; optional concentrations in Food Process Engineering or Metallurgy Engineering.
Core Courses
- ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods0 credits
- CHEG 610 Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering3 credits
- CHEG 620 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering3 credits
- CHEG 630 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics3 credits
- CHEG 640 Transport Phenomena3 credits
Electives
- CHEG 642 Separation Processes3 credits
- CHEG 652 Advanced Process Control3 credits
- CHEG 653 Sustainable Energy Conversion Processes3 credits
- CHEG 654 Chemical Process Safety3 credits
- CHEG 604 Desalination3 credits
- CHEG 657 Materials Engineering and Corrosion3 credits
- CHEG 660 Food Engineering and Science (Food Process concentration)3 credits
- CHEG 670 Advanced Extractive Metallurgy (Metallurgy concentration)3 credits
Thesis
- CHEG 699 Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Graduates work in oil & gas, petrochemicals, water, food processing and metals industries, with concentration holders specialising in food or metallurgical process engineering. Many progress to a PhD.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in chemical engineering or a related engineering field, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.