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Undergraduate ยท Engineering ยท ๐Ÿ“ Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

BSc Chemical Engineering

Khalifa University

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
August 2026
Indicative annual fee
AED 85,000 / year

Course overview

Chemical engineering sits at the centre of the UAE's energy, water and industrial economy, and Khalifa University teaches it with the process plants, refineries and desalination facilities of Abu Dhabi as live case material.

Laboratories are built around process control, reaction engineering and separation, and final-year design projects are frequently set with industry partners, so graduates arrive at interview with plant-relevant work rather than only coursework.

Key modules

  • Material and Energy Balances
  • Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers
  • Transport Phenomena
  • Reaction Engineering
  • Separation Processes
  • Process Design Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A strong high school record in mathematics, chemistry and physics through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent international qualification, plus the university's admission test where required.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 79 overall
  • PTE Academic: 58 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UAE.

  • Process Engineer
  • Refinery Operations Engineer
  • Water Treatment Engineer
  • Energy Project Engineer
  • Process Safety Specialist

Post-study work in the UAE: Post-study and long-term residency options. Read the United Arab Emirates student visa guide.

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BSc Chemical Engineering: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BSc Chemical Engineering at Khalifa University?

A strong high school record in mathematics, chemistry and physics through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent international qualification, plus the university's admission test where required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 79 overall; PTE Academic 58 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does BSc Chemical Engineering cost?

Indicative tuition is AED 85,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start BSc Chemical Engineering?

This course has intakes in August 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.