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Chemical Engineering & Technology
Start date

2025/09/01

Duration

3 years

Fees

CNY 42,000 per year

Degree Conferred Master of Engineering, (Postgraduate)
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Major Overview

The discipline of Chemical Engineering and Technology is a national key discipline and a top priority discipline in Shanghai. The discipline boasts of state key labs of chemical engineering and bioreactor engineering, a national research center of engineering and technology for salt lake resources, a national research center of ultrafine powder engineering, a national research center of biochemical engineering and technology, and a ministry of education key lab for advanced materials, a ministry of education research center of resource (salt lake) process engineering, a ministry of education large scale industrial bioreactor engineering center, etc. In 2008, the program was elected as the 985 Project Innovation Platform for “clean and efficient utilization of coal and key petroleum engineering technology.”

Educational Objectives

The discipline is aimed at fostering students’ ability in keeping abreast of the advancements in chemical and physical processes in all types of processing industries(chemical industry in particular), in meeting the modern chemical industry’s needs for top chemical engineering talents; the graduates are expected to possess the fundamental theories and systematic professional knowledge, the spirit of innovation and team work, and the ability to excel at development, education, and management in the modern chemical industries and some other related fields.

Academic Structure

The program duration for master students is 3 years, with a maximum of 5 years. The course credits are valid for 5 years since the enrollment.

Research Fields
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Technology
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Industrial Catalysis
  • Biochemical Engineering
Credit Requirements

Complete a minimum of 30 credits, typically within the first academic year. Additionally, students must obtain an HSK3 certificate or higher by the time of graduation.

Module Information

Course ModuleCourse TitlePropertiesCreditsSemester
General Courses
A Glimps of ChinaCompulsory21
Basic Chinese ⅠCompulsory21
Basic ChineseⅡCompulsory22
Optimization MethodsCompulsory21
Computional StatisticsCompulsory21
Disciplinary Courses
Energy Chemical EngineeringElective22
Design of Experiments and Data Analysis in Chemical EngineeringElective22
Advanced Separation EngnieeringElective22
Advanced chemical engineering thermodynamicsElective21
Advanced Chemical Reaction EngineeringElective21
Chemical Engineering FluidElective21
Energy Chemical EngineeringElective21
Intensified Chemical ProcessesElective21
Advanced Soft MaterialsElective21
Lithium-ion battery science and technologyElective22
Kinetics of Chemical ReactionElective22
Chemical Engineering of New Energy MaterialsElective22
Progress in New Energy Materials and DevicesElective22
Membrane Science and EngineeringElective22
Introduction to the technology of microreactorsElective12
Principle and applications of electrochemistryElective22
Molecular ImmunologyElective22
Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyElective22
Molecular Biology in Life ProcessElective21
Synthetic Biology and Natural Products Drug DiscoveryElective22
Biomass Process Engineering for Bioenergy ProductionElective21
Materials Characterization(in English)Elective22
Advanced Polymer Materials(in English)Elective22
In Situ Nano Research Technology and Applications（in English)Elective22
Recent Developments and New Directions in Nanomaterials ChemistryElective22
Transport PhenomenaElective22
Biomimetic Smart Materials ScienceElective22
Modern Organic SynthesisElective22
Biophysical chemistryElective21
Advanced analytical chemistryElective21
Introduction to the synthesis of fine chemicalsElective21
Experimental Technology in Moderm Instrumnetal AnalysisElective22
Catalysis PrinciplesElective21
Functional MaterialsElective22
Polymer ChemistryElective21
Analytical Methods of BiomacromoleculesElective22
Biocatalysis and Enzyme TechnologyElective21
Advanced Bioreaction EngineeringElective21
Microbial Physiology and Metabolic RegulationElective22
SeminarElective21 & 2
Lectures on Frontiers of Chemical EngineeringElective21


Graduation Requirements
  • Midterm Evaluation (3rd Semester)
    Complete all required course credits prior to the evaluation.
  • Submit two literature reviews and pass experimental skill tests.
    Defend a thesis proposal, including a literature review and research plan.
  • Publication
    Comply with the requirements set by the Academic Degree Committee.
  • Thesis & Defense
    Write and defend a thesis (Chinese or English accepted). The thesis must demonstrate research competence and adhere to intellectual property regulations.
  • Degree Award
    Degree approval follows China's Interim Degree Regulations and the guidelines set by ECUST.
Entry Requirements
  • 1 . Proof of English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 105, or evidence of prior education in English.
  • 2 . Applicants without language scores may submit provisional applications and must provide proof of Chinese proficiency to receive the final admission offer.
  • 3 . Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher academic qualifications.
  • 4 . No criminal record and in good physical and mental health.
  • 5 . Must be 18 years of age or older.
Fees and Scholarships
The tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.  
Application Fee
600 CNY
Tuition Fee
42,000 CNY/Year
Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

Type A: Bilateral Program / ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) / EU Program / AUN Program / China-Africa Friendship Program, etc.


Steps to Apply:


  • Step 1: Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in your home country for CGS opportunities.

  • Step 2: Contact the College of International Education to obtain a Pre-Admission Notice.

  • Step 3: Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students, submit your online application, and select East China University of Science and Technology as the application institution.

  • Step 4: Submit all your application documents to the dispatching authorities before the deadline and download the application form.


Type B: High-level Postgraduate Program / Belt and Road Program, etc.


Steps to Apply:


  • Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students to submit your online application.

  • Use the agency number 10251 for East China University of Science and Technology when applying.

  • Download the application form after submitting your online application.


2. Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)

  • Visit the Shanghai Government Scholarship Online Application System to submit your online application and download the application form.

  • For detailed information about CGS Type A, refer to the official CGS website and the notice from your home country’s local international student dispatch department.

  • Information for CGS Type B and SGS will be notified separately.

Application Process

  1. Get approval from one of these supervisors

    Vist the list of supervisors.

  2. Submit your application online: 

    Visit the ECUST online application system to register and upload your application documents following the system prompts. Please ensure you submit only one application; duplicate applications are not allowed.

  3. Pay the application fee of 600 CNY: 

    If online payment is not possible, please transfer the application fee to ECUST’s official bank account and email the remittance receipt to cie@ecust.edu.cn.


    Note: Your application will be considered invalid if the application fee is not paid.

    The fee is non-refundable once paid.

    You may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to Apply' page.


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At ECUST, students find themselves at the epicenter of the university's global reputation for academic excellence. In this vibrant community, every student is not only a part of their academic department but also a valued member. This dual membership offers students the best of both worlds: the prestige associated with being part of a leading institution and the warmth and camaraderie of a close-knit community.

Find out more on our 'Campus life'.

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