Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Bachelor degree
Application deadlines: May 1
Processing time: 15 days
Application fee: $65
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: $28,056
Domestic tuition: $10,440

Program overview

"Analysis, synthesis and design of chemical processes" (a nationally-used textbook) was written by WVU faculty who team-teach the course at WVU. Our undergraduate program is recognized for its design curriculum. Students use the AVESTAR Center, a virtual chemical plant, to learn what chemical plants look like and how they are operated.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
To be considered for freshman admission, you must successfully complete the following high school unit requirements: 4 units of English (including grammar, composition and literature) 3 units of college preparatory mathematics (units must be Algebra I or higher, Math I or higher and include Algebra II; Transitional Math for High School Seniors will also be accepted) 4 units of social studies/fine arts (any combination of social studies, fine arts or humanities will fulfill the requirement; combination must include U.S. studies/history) 3 units of science (recommended units include biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and environmental science) 2 units of the same world language (American Sign Language is acceptable)

Career opportunities

Graduates are employed in virtually every branch of chemical engineering, including the heavy chemicals industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the polymers industry and the food industry, to name a few. As undergraduates the students have the opportunity to participate in both summer internships and full co-op programs. Many of our graduates have been admitted into professional schools such as medical school, law school and dental school, as well as graduate school.

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