PhD in Chemical Engineering

University of Rochester (United States) · Rochester, NY, USA

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University of Rochester is a private institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,521 (fall 2020), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 707 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Rochester's ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #34. Its tuition and fees are $59,344. The University of Rochester describes itself as one of the smallest and most collegiate schools among the nation’s top research universities. The Yellowjackets mainly compete in the University Athletic Association and participate in NCAA Division III sports. The school also offers more than 250 student organizations, and one quarter of students are affiliated with Greek life on campus. Rochester’s a cappella ensembles are among the country’s best. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, and two-thirds of the juniors and more than half of the seniors choose to remain on campus. Rochester’s main campus is located two miles south of downtown Rochester, N.Y., in the bend of the Genesee River. The University of Rochester’s graduate programs include the highly ranked William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, Department of Political Science and Department of Economics.

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Institute

Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Chemical Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD

Tuition Fee (International)

USD

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7

TOEFL

95

GRE Total

325

GRE Quant

166

GRE Verbal

159

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Intake Deadline 1

15 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • Degree Transcript

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    Students are required to submit official transcript(s) upon matriculation to the program. Official transcript(s) from each college or university they attended.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Three letters of recommendation are required (one letter of recommendation for internal University of Rochester undergraduates applying to the 4+1 Option). Recommenders will be contacted by email and provided a link where they can upload their letter of recommendation.

  • Personal Statement

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  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL /IELTS

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