Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
About This Programme
Process, reaction and separation engineering for the chemical and energy industries.
Course Highlights
- ABET-accredited engineering degree
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours across UAEU general education themes
- Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- Artificial Intelligence for Engineering3 credits
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Sustainable Engineering Principles3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of general education theme electives across Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Health and Wellness
College of Engineering Requirements
35 credit hours of shared engineering, mathematics and science foundation
- Calculus I3 credits
- Calculus II3 credits
- Calculus III3 credits
- Linear Algebra I3 credits
- Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- General Chemistry I3 credits
- Chemistry Lab I for Engineering1 credit
- Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Physics I3 credits
- General Physics II3 credits
- General Physics Lab I1 credit
- General Physics Lab II1 credit
- Engineering Ethics2 credits
- Engineering Economics3 credits
Compulsory Supporting Courses
17 credit hours of chemistry and engineering support courses
- General Chemistry II3 credits
- Physical Chemistry II3 credits
- Organic Chemistry for Non-Majors3 credits
- Physical Chemistry Lab I1 credit
- Instrumental Analysis for Chemical Engineering1 credit
- Engineering Thermodynamics3 credits
- Computer Programming3 credits
Chemical Engineering Requirements
45 credit hours of core chemical engineering coursework
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering3 credits
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics3 credits
- Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics3 credits
- Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering3 credits
- Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering2 credits
- Engineering and Strength of Materials3 credits
- Aspen Hysys Lab1 credit
- Reactor Design3 credits
- Heat Transfer3 credits
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Lab1 credit
- Mass Transfer and Reactor Design Lab1 credit
- Mass Transfer3 credits
- Data Science and AI for Chemical Engineers3 credits
- Process Modeling and Simulation3 credits
- Process Control3 credits
- Process and Plant Design3 credits
- Mass Transfer Operations3 credits
- Unit Operation and Process Control Lab1 credit
Graduation Project
6 credit hours capstone sequence
- Design and Critical Thinking in Chemical Engineering3 credits
- Capstone Engineering Design Project3 credits
Internship
2 credit hours of supervised professional practice
- Internship I1 credit
- Internship II1 credit
Chemical Engineering Electives
6 credit hours (select 2 courses)
Minimum 132 credit hours to graduate
- Molecular Modeling and Simulation3 credits
- Pharmaceutical Process Engineering3 credits
- Hydrogen Technology3 credits
- Water Desalination3 credits
- Industrial and Wastewater Treatment3 credits
- Corrosion3 credits
- Renewable Energy Sources3 credits
- Natural Gas Processing3 credits
- Petroleum Refining Engineering3 credits
- Polymer Engineering3 credits
- Safety and Environment Impact3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,813/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.