Master in Chemical Engineering (Master's)

At Colorado School of Mines, tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on residency status and credit load., and applications for the Jan 2027 intake close on Nov 15, 2026.

This programme focuses on advanced study in chemical engineering with a strong emphasis on research and application in energy systems, catalysis, and sustainable processes. Students engage in coursework and research that addresses real-world challenges in energy transition and environmental remediation. The programme offers both thesis and non-thesis tracks to accommodate different academic and career goals. Research areas include bioengineering, fuel cells, gas hydrates, membranes, and solar materials. Students work closely with faculty on projects with societal impact.

Focus areas include bioengineering, catalysis, colloids and complex fluids, computational science, fuel cells, gas hydrates.

The Master of Science (with thesis) requires 30 credits, including 18 credits of coursework, 6 credits of research, and 6 credits of thesis. The non-thesis track requires 30 credits of coursework, with up to 6 credits for an engineering report.

Graduates pursue roles in research and development, process engineering, and technical consulting within energy, environmental, and materials industries.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a background in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Required undergraduate courses include material and energy balances, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, separations, and reaction engineering. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically two years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 60% of applicants.

Colorado School of Mines has powered industry, Colorado and the future since 1874. Its academic and research work focuses on applied science and engineering, with activity across energy, mineral resources, advanced materials and manufacturing, and quantum. Mines holds R1 classification by Carnegie, the highest designation granted to U.S. research universities. Students can choose from undergraduate programs and more than 55 graduate programs, with graduate study available on campus and online.

The campus is in Golden, five minutes from live music events, restaurants, festivals and Mt. Zion. Student life includes more than 200 student-led organizations, 18 intercollegiate varsity athletics teams, and opportunities in research labs, makerspaces, clubs and the arts. Mines has more than 35,000 square feet of makerspaces for students pursuing innovation. The Oredigger community also extends through a 40,000-plus alumni network connected to STEM industries.

International students should expect a university built around technical study, practical problem-solving and links with employers. Career Services connects students with employers posting jobs and internships, while industry partnerships support professional preparation. Mines describes its students as curious and interested in tackling complex challenges, whether through research, team projects, athletics or creative activities. The setting combines a focused engineering education with access to outdoor recreation and the events of Golden.