Master of Science [M.Sc] Chemical Engineering

at Columbia University

​​​​​Modules
 

• Transport Phenomena

• Statistical Mechanics

• Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering

• Advanced Chemical Kinetics and many more

• Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical 

• Climate Solutions

• Data and Computational Science

Score Reports

Please upload a copy of the corresponding score report for any test scores you have provided in your application. This is the only score report required at the time of application. Your self-reported scores will be verified during the post-admit verification process. After admission, you should have official scores sent to us directly from your testing agency (ETS code 2111). If we cannot verify your test scores, we will contact you. Please do not contact our office to confirm if your scores were received, as this will create a backlog.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required. If you have taken the exam and would like to provide your scores, you may, but it is not required. Students who do not submit scores will not be penalized in the graduate admissions review process. Students who do submit scores will be required to submit official test scores should they be admitted.

Students applying to the Applied Physics PhD or Applied Physics MS/PhD Track program may supply GRE Physics subject test scores, although it is not required. 

English Language Proficiency Exams

Applicants who earned their undergraduate degree in a country other than Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the United States of America must submit an official score from either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic test or Duolingo English Test with their application. This includes students who transferred from or have participated in a combined or joint degree program in a country outside of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, or the United States of America. This requirement applies to applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, Israel, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Korea, and most European countries, countries in Africa, and countries in Southeast Asia. Only one English language test is required.
 

An exception will be made for applicants who have earned or will complete a Master's degree in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the United States of America, in this case, the applicant is not required to submit English language proficiency exam scores for admission.
 

Columbia Engineering accepts the following exams: Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT (TOEFL) - including TOEFL iBT Home Edition, International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic), or Duolingo English Test (DET). Only one English language test is required.
 

The following materials must accompany the online application for on-campus graduate programs:
 

• Official transcript copies from every post-secondary institution attended

• Three recommendation letters

• Personal statement

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Publications (optional)

• An interview may be requested

• $85 non-refundable application fee

• International applicants or applicants whose undergraduate degree was received in a country in which English is not the official and widely spoken language must submit the following additional requirements with the application for admission:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language iBT (TOEFL) - including TOEFL iBT Home Edition, International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic), or Duolingo English Test (DET). The ETS School Code for the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is 2111.

• Translation of the official transcript(s) and degree/diploma certificate(s) if the institution(s) attended does not issue transcripts in English. The translation must be conducted by a reputable service provider. 

If you have questions about any of the application requirements, please visit our FAQ. Students applying via an alternative application (MS Express, Integrated BS/MS, Barnard 4+1 Pathways, MD/MS in Biomedical Engineering) should refer to the application requirements as listed with the appropriate application.

Tuition  Fees 

$65,880
 

There is an additional charge of $485 for new students who are required to attend Orientation.