PhD in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (United States) · University of Illinois Urbana and Champaign, Illinois, United States

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. Enrolling over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the University of Illinois is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the nation. Illinois contains 16 schools and colleges and offers more than 150 undergraduate and over 100 graduate programs of study. The university holds 651 buildings on 6,370 acres (2,578 ha) and its annual operating budget in 2016 was over $2 billion. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also operates a Research Park home to innovation centers for over 90 start-up companies and multinational corporations, including Abbott, AbbVie, Caterpillar, Capital One, Dow, State Farm, and Yahoo, among others.

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About University:

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. Enrolling over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the University of Illinois is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the nation. Illinois contains 16 schools and colleges and offers more than 150 undergraduate and over 100 graduate programs of study. The university holds 651 buildings on 6,370 acres (2,578 ha) and its annual operating budget in 2016 was over $2 billion. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also operates a Research Park home to innovation centers for over 90 start-up companies and multinational corporations, including Abbott, AbbVie, Caterpillar, Capital One, Dow, State Farm, and Yahoo, among others.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Grainger College of Engineering

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 20000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 20700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 39300

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7.5

TOEFL

103

Undergrad GPA

3

Duolingo

135

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Deadlines:

Program Deadline Website

Intake Deadline 1

01 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    All applicants are required to upload a copy of their transcripts directly into the Graduate College online application program. If the transcripts are illegible, we will ask you to submit them again. Please include the grading legend if it appears on the reverse side of the transcript. Transcripts should include degree conferral, where appropriate.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation are required for each applicant.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    We suggest that your statement does not exceed three pages with double-spacing. Our department does not have formal format requirements or page/word limits; therefore, your personal statement may exceed the 1000-word limit stated on the Graduate College website. Your statement should address the following: substantive scholarly questions you are interested in exploring during graduate study your academic background, intellectual interests, and any training, research, or other experiences that have prepared you for graduate study how our program will help you achieve your intellectual goals any specific faculty members, if applicable, whose research interests align with your own your professional interests please address any potential gaps or issues with your application/qualifications, including how your experiences may have been impacted by COVID-19

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    We do not require you to upload a "Personal Statement" but encourage you to do so. The Personal Statement is now defined as an invitation for applicants to describe their potential contribution to the institution and alignment with our strategic priorities to create "an institution committed to excellence in discovery, teaching, and research, and a climate where all can achieve their highest aspirations in a safe and welcoming environment." A personal statement includes the following: describe how your personal background and interests influenced your decision to pursue graduate school provide insight on your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect in which scholars with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and collaborate productively and positively together

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