Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Chemical Engineering)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$49,170 /Yr
£39,336 /Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3-4 Years.
- This is an on-campus and research-based degree program.
- The department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is the world-leading center for research in the process industries and covers a broad range of topics, including healthcare, sustainability, energy, and materials.
- In the first year, students are required to attend at least 50 percent of department seminars during Michaelmas and Lent terms, lists of the seminars are typically provided at the start of each term.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Healthcare
- Materials
- Metrology
- Modeling
- Processes
- Sustainability
- All first-year students must attend the two-day Researcher Development event.
- First-year students give an oral presentation of their work to-date as part of their First Year Assessment. All graduate students are required to attend the CEB Research Conference.
- Students must submit a thesis of up to 65,000 words in the last year. The thesis will be orally examined by two examiners, one internal and one external to the University.
- The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is a very dynamic organization that brings together top-notch research in the areas of engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics.
- Students have strong ties with industry and other departments that allow us to conduct world-leading research and are considered among the best in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Lent 2025 Course Start Date | Jan 5, 2025 |
Lent 2026 Intake Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $49170 (GBP 39336) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $18108 (GBP 14486) |
Total Cost | $18108 (GBP 14486) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK honors degree, or equivalent in a related field from a recognized university.
- Or, students will need a minimum of four years of study at the university level in a relevant field and would expect a high or first class (or overseas equivalent) mark in all previous degrees.
- Students also complete a master's degree from a recognized university.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized university.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities for students are:
- Chemical Plant and System Operator
- Manufacturing Production Technician
- Food Scientist
- Biotechnologist, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 12,500/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 25,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 1.3 L/Yr$100,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student$ 56,110/Yr$44,888 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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