Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Chemical Engineering

Transform Our World’s Materials

As a chemical engineer, you’ll apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. With your degree, you’ll help design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing of materials, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, direct facility operations, and more.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: September 15

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: September 15

For International Applicants

  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
  • If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission or December 1 for spring admission.
  • The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.

A Global Community Welcomes You

With students who come from over 90 countries, resources for international students are available throughout Tufts. The Tufts International Center supports students and their dependents throughout their Tufts experience including assistance in visa processing, work authorization, and cultural acclimation. Special programs such as Thanksgiving programming, winter housing, and pairing with a local host are offered each year.

Choose Your Area of Study

A master’s in chemical engineering from Tufts is designed to build on the foundation of an undergraduate engineering education. All students will gain an in-depth understanding of molecular thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and chemical kinetics and reactor engineering. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue electives covering the topics you’re most interested in, from surface and colloid chemistry to engineering management.

$121,800

The average salary for a chemical engineer in 2024*

*Source: bls.gov

98%

of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation

125,000+

Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

Dean of Research and Professor Matt Panzer teaches a graduate-level course focused on the physical chemistry of common substances:

"I think it's interesting because we study things like surfactants. They’re used in a lot of everyday products, like soaps and detergents, so students can easily identify with them."

The market for surfactants is growing rapidly, but it faces critical questions of environmental impact and sustainability. Our chemical engineers are making important advancements in these areas—will you join them?

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized path of study
  • Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
  • Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
  • Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and prepare for post-graduation employment through the School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program. Apply the theoretical principles you have learned in your coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances your understanding of engineering concepts and prepares you for your future career.

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like.

As a chemical engineer, you’ll work on the forefront of new emerging technologies. You’ll help conceive and design the many processes that produce, transform, and transport our world’s materials—and you’ll be involved with the development every step of the way, from experimentation in the laboratory to implementation of technology and full-scale production.

At Tufts, the MS in chemical engineering is so much more than a program—it’s a tight-knit community of students, faculty, and staff. Collaboration is not only common, it’s key. And you can count on career advice and network connections from experts in the field.

Here are some great examples of student-faculty collaboration in our department:

  • In the Tufts GENELab, PhD student Bricker Lake and Professor and Dean of Research Matt Panzer are studying a new quantitative metric for identifying a class of fluids with applications in green technology.
  • Luca Mazzaferro, EG23 and EG24, earned his MS and PhD in chemical engineering from Tufts, developing new polymers that have shown groundbreaking promise as on-demand dissoluble burn dressings.
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Discover Academic Excellence

Tufts University is one of the nation’s top research universities, earning a "tier 1" classification from the Carnegie Foundation and membership within the Association of American Universities (AAU). These honors recognize the university’s excellence in interdisciplinary research, education, and leadership. Located a subway ride away from the technology hubs of Boston and Cambridge, Tufts School of Engineering prepares students for success in the classroom, lab, and workplace.

The Tufts chemical engineering program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.