About the Program
Become a leader for change. Pursue an advanced degree through The University of Texas at Austin’s nationally ranked chemical engineering graduate program and work alongside world-class faculty on ground-breaking research with excellent facilities and generous financial support.
Department faculty include nine members of the National Academy of Engineering, two Institute of Medicine members and two National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureates. In addition to publishing hundreds of papers, department faculty were issued 20 U.S. patents last year-the highest of any department at UT Austin. Our faculty have also produced more than six successful start-up companies and won 20 percent of major institute awards granted by the American Institute for Chemical Engineers in recent years. A handful of faculty members are also among the top 25 most cited chemical engineers.
This elite fleet of faculty attracts top caliber students, reflected by a 3.9 median grade point average for incoming graduate students. The department boasts 21 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships, two Hertz fellowships and three National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships.
The program offers some of the best facilities in the nation for performing experimental and computational research. Ample access to research labs, computers, software, state-of-the-art machinery and an on-site workshop with dedicated staff ensures researchers have the resources they need.
Fellowships and research assistantships, including generous stipends, tuition and fees, and medical insurance, are provided to qualified candidates. These financial advantages go far in Austin thanks to the city’s low cost of living. Faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a strong mentoring culture and many faculty hold coveted teaching awards. See what current students have to say about the program in the Meet The Students section.