Applicants to the Chemical Engineering Professional M.S. Program must complete the Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) online application to be considered for admission. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — we encourage applicants to complete their application as early as possible.
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Entry | April 15 |
| Spring Entry | October 1 |
| Summer | No Entry |
*Spring entry is only offered to applicants with a previous degree in chemical engineering. Applicants without a ChE degree are admitted for fall entry only.
Admission Requirements
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Official transcripts from every institution attended — details
- Academic Statement of Purpose — details
- Personal History Statement — details
- Resumé
- Two (2) letters of recommendation — professional or academic — details
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable. Section minimums apply, not just a total score — see OGSPS English proficiency requirements
- GRE — waived for domestic applicants. Required for international applicants from a non-ChE background, minimum 3.0 on the Analytical section.
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Questions? Email chepmp@purdue.edu