Overview

Students learn to design manufacturing plants; transform raw materials into valuable products and purify the products to meet consumer demands; meet high quality standards for manufacturing; automate plants to make production safe and economical; minimize waste and pollution; market and sell products at a profit; and work effectively with chemical engineering equipment.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the BEng in Chemical Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have versatile skills and can develop careers in manufacturing, R&D, quality control, and consulting in many sectors. Their employers include:

Biotechnology firms
Consumer products companies
Cosmetics and skin care companies
Energy companies
Engineering equipment companies
Environmental engineering and consulting firms
Food and beverages companies
Petrochemical and polymer plants
Pharmaceutical companies

Accreditation

Engineering programs offered by HKUST are accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Through the Washington Accord, HKUST engineering degrees and those awarded by universities in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States are mutually recognized.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Chemical Process and Product Design
Plant Design and Economics
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Nanomaterials and Applications in Chemical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-09 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to include identity documents, a personal statement, high school transcripts for the past three years, proof of English language proficiency, public examination certificates, and proof of significant prizes and awards (if any) with your online application.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23700 USD per year during 48 months.
National

5673 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5673 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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