98 PhD Programs in Chemical Engineering in Asia

Top universities for Chemical Engineering in Asia

Ranked by how many chemical engineering programs each one runs in Asia — the count is next to the name.

• Sichuan University (SCU) (10)
• Tianjin University (TJU) (6)
• Zhengzhou University (ZZU) (5)
• East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) (5)
• China University of Petroleum (East China) (4)
• Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) (3)
• Northwest University (NWU) (3)
• Central South University (CSU) (3)
• Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) (3)
• Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (3)

PhD in Chemical Engineering in Asia: common questions

How many chemical engineering programs are there in Asia?

98 chemical engineering phd programs at 50 universities in Asia are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a chemical engineering degree in Asia cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in chemical engineering in Asia is 5,379 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 4,483 USD and 6,425 USD a year.

Can I study chemical engineering in Asia in English?

Yes — 73% of the chemical engineering programs in Asia in our catalog are taught in English (72 of 98).