Apply to Texas A&M Chemical Engineering graduate programs
Graduate Admissions
Texas A&M University’s chemical engineering graduate programs stand as a leader in engineering education and research, attracting driven individuals from around the world who are ready to address global challenges in energy, health, materials and sustainability. With nationally ranked graduate degrees at both master’s and doctoral levels, our program is built on a strong foundation of academic excellence, industry collaboration and innovative research.
Graduate admissions are open to students with diverse academic backgrounds who demonstrate strong analytical skills, curiosity and a passion for discovery. As part of the Texas A&M College of Engineering, our department offers students access to state-of-the-art laboratories, research funding opportunities and world-class faculty who are pioneers in their respective fields. Whether you're interested in advanced process systems, renewable energy or biomedical applications, our graduate program provides a rigorous and supportive environment to explore your interests and expand your expertise.
As an applicant, you must submit all requirements by the listed deadline. Once a completed application is received, the departmental graduate admission and recruiting committee decides whether admission is granted. Since admission is highly competitive, you should complete the application early.
The graduate program application deadlines are:
- Fall
- Dec. 1 for international applicants
- Dec. 15 for domestic applicants
- Spring
- Oct. 1 for all applicants
- Dec. 15 for quick admit applications
Fall applications submitted before the deadlines will receive priority review and primary consideration for application-fee discounts. The deadlines are strictly enforced. This allows time for the completion of reviews, for international students to obtain visas, and for the department to plan financial aid for all students.
Quick Admit Applicants
Current Texas A&M University undergraduate students interested in applying to the master's program should review information about the Quick Admit Program.
How to Apply
You will be required to submit the following in order to complete your application:
- EngineeringCAS Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Students should limit their SOP to a page or a page and a half.
- Proof of English Proficiency
- All international students are required by the University to meet one of the requirements listed on the Office of Admissions website. To view more information on the requirement, please visit the Admissions website.
- Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded in EngineeringCAS for review purposes.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Students will need to request three (3) letters of recommendation in EngineeringCAS
- Resume/CV
- Students should upload a Resume (or CV) in EngineeringCAS
- For Fall intake
- Submissions received by the Dec. 1 deadline will receive primary consideration; however, submission does not guarantee approval.
- International students must pay a $90 application fee plus the EngineeringCAS processing fee of $58.
- International Ph.D. applicants may request a waiver of the $58 EngineeringCAS fee by submitting an online waiver form. Fee waiver requests are only considered for Fall Ph.D. applicants. (online waiver form)
EngineeringCAS Application
Texas A&M University collects applications and all documents through the EngineeringCAS portal. It is a centralized application service for graduate engineering programs. Please note that selecting the application link takes you to the EngineeringCAS site, built for applying to the Texas A&M College of Engineering’s graduate programs.
Statement of Purpose
A one- to two-page essay on why you would like to pursue a graduate degree in chemical engineering at Texas A&M. It is also helpful to include an area of interest, relevant experience, and plans for your graduate research.
English Proficiency Requirement
All international students are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirement set forth by the Office of Admissions. Students may meet the requirement with GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS Scores or by being a citizen from an approved country. You can view more information on required scores and countries that are approved for waivers on the Admissions website
Transcripts
- Upload unofficial copies of your transcripts in Quadrant 2 in Engineering CAS.
- If you are admitted, you will need to provide official transcripts to the Texas A&M Office of Admissions BEFORE you can register for classes.
- Please DO NOT order a WES Evaluation or download an evaluation request form for this application. We DO NOT require WES or similar evaluations.
Letters of recommendation/evaluation
- You must request three (3) recommendations/evaluations before you are able to submit your application.
- Recommendation/evaluation letters are not required to be received at the time of the application in order for you to be allowed to submit your application. You can track the progress of your recommendation letter requests in EngCAS. You can also email your recommenders a reminder through EngCAS or choose to send a request to another recommender.
When requesting recommendation/evaluation letters, please be sure to include the following information in the comment section:
- Texas A&M University
- List the degree and program you are applying to
Application Fee
For the Fall intake, International students must pay a $90 application fee plus the EngineeringCAS processing fee of $58. International Ph.D. students can request to waive the EngineeringCAS fee ($58) by submitting an online waiver form. Waiver requests received by December 1 will receive primary consideration. Fee waiver requests are only considered for fall Ph.D applicants.
Support for the application system is provided by EngineeringCAS. If you are experiencing issues with your application, please contact EngineeringCAS directly.
EngineeringCAS
Phone: 857-304-2048
Email: engineeringcasinfo@liaisoncas.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Eastern time)
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Research Focus Areas
Graduate students in Texas A&M’s Department of Chemical Engineering are immersed in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research culture. Our program emphasizes solving complex, real-world problems through advanced chemical engineering principles and cross- sector innovation. Students have the opportunity to work on sponsored research projects, co- author publications and present findings at national and international conferences.
Some of the department’s core research strengths include:
· Catalysis and reaction engineering – Developing advanced catalytic processes that enable more sustainable chemical transformations, with applications in energy, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.
· Polymer science and materials engineering – Designing next-generation materials for use in medical devices, electronics, packaging and structural applications.
· Sustainable energy and carbon management – Addressing the global energy transition with research in hydrogen production, CO2 utilization, battery technology and alternative fuels.
· Process systems engineering and optimization – Improving the safety, efficiency, and scalability of complex chemical processes through computational modeling, simulation and control systems.
· Biochemical and biomedical engineering – Bridging engineering and the life sciences to advance drug delivery, diagnostic tools and synthetic biology.
Our faculty are internationally recognized for their work in these and other emerging fields, and graduate students benefit from mentorship, collaboration, and access to premier research centers such as the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center and the Texas A&M Energy Institute. Whether your goal is to work in academia, industry or government research, you will find a strong support system and abundant resources to propel your career forward.