Chemical Engineering M.S.Ch.E
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Swenson College of Science & Engineering (DCSE)320 - Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Preferred minimum GPA is 3.00 for engineering courses and 3.25 for science courses. Previous research experience will be considered in the case of applicants with GPAs below the preferred minimum.
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
A BS in chemical engineering or other engineering major from an ABET-accredited institution is required unless applying to the BSChE/MSChE integrated degree program.
Applicants with other undergraduate degrees (e.g., degrees in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, or physics) may be considered but are expected to have knowledge of material and energy balances, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, and separations. If necessary, proficiency in these areas will be determined by satisfactory completion of at least 3 undergraduate courses as determined by the advisor and program of study committee, which must be completed prior to the start of the MSChE. Additional courses may include ChE 2111, ChE 2121, ChE 3111, ChE 3112, ChE 4111, ChE 4301.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
Applicants with other undergraduate degrees (e.g., degrees in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, or physics) may be considered but are expected to have knowledge of material and energy balances, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, and separations. If necessary, proficiency in these areas will be determined by satisfactory completion of at least 3 undergraduate courses as determined by the advisor and program of study committee, which must be completed prior to the start of the MSChE. Additional courses may include ChE 2111, ChE 2121, ChE 3111, ChE 3112, ChE 4111, ChE 4301.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.