Overview

Chemical Engineering from Western Michigan University teaches students to design, develop, build, operate, improve and discover industrial processes that involve change in chemical composition, physical nature or energy content of materials. Chemical engineers are also heavily involved in environmental issues.

Career Prospects

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in chemical engineering are working as:

Chemical engineers

Engineers

Production managers

Among the companies they work for are:

Kellogg Company

United States Gypsum

Dupont Performance Coatings

CRB Consulting Engineering Inc.

Perrigo Company

Graphics Packaging

Programme Structure

Courses included:

University Physics

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

Physical Chemistry

Principles of Microeconomics

Organic Chemistry

Bioprocess Engineering

Chemical Reaction Engineering

Material and Energy Balance

Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Computer Modeling and Simulation - Chemical Processes

Mass Transfer

Plant Economics and Project Design

Process Control

Safety and Hazards Management in Chemical Processes

Unit Operations Lab: Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

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Rolling admission for National for Fall

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 273 other Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in United States

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Complete high school or post-secondary education transcripts

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

ACT or SAT Scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20525 USD / year

≈ 20525 USD / year
Out-of-State

20525 USD / year

≈ 20525 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16449 USD / year

≈ 16449 USD / year

Additional Details

Local Summer Tuition: $4,112; International Summer Tuition: $5,140

Living costs

Kalamazoo

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Kalamazoo

Funding

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