Receive full funding, including tuition, health insurance, and a competitive stipend.
Receive additional competitive internships, fellowships or scholarships.
The University of Kentucky offers a rich graduate program in chemical engineering that allows students to immerse themselves in novel research projects across many fields. Reasons you should consider UK include:
Academia and National LabsAlumni have went on to have independent careers at University of Alabama, Vanderbilt University, University of Rhode Island, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Batelle and Oak Ridge National Lab to name a few.
IndustryAlumni have joined numerous fields and industries. A few examples include stating their own companies, joining the pharmaceutical industry at Moderna, GSK and Abbvie, joining the chemical industry at Johnson and Johnson, Ashland Chemical, and Thermo Fisher or even joining the bourbon industry at Buffalo Trace.
In addition to all of the options, chemical engineers have traditionally ranked at or near the top of starting salaries among all of the engineering professions!
Most students take 12 courses in our PhD curriculum. To build and improve our student’s communication skills, all students serve as teaching assistants for one semester. Students also take a preliminary exam in the first year. The exam is meant to assess student progress and provide guidance for the development of their proposal. The students present their proposal to a committee of four to five faculty members in year two. To complete the program, students submit dissertations and take final oral examinations. For more details, please see the current chemical engineering graduate student handbook.
Advanced Materials:
Polymers and CompositesBiotechnology & BionanotechologySustainable EngineeringModeling & SimulationSeparations and PurificationSuccess in Engineering
We aim to provide equitable opportunities, and develop an inclusive environment within our department.
We are the Horse Capital of the World. Lexington has over 100 parks and a lively atmosphere for all kinds of lifestyles. The city also has four distinct seasons allowing you to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
Cultural and historical attractions include the Kentucky Horse Park, the Lexington Philharmonic, the Ballet Theatre of Lexington and Ashland, Henry Clay’s estate. Sports enthusiasts enjoy the thrills of horseracing at Keeneland, UK home football and basketball games and Lexington Legends baseball. With all these opportunities, it is not hard to believe Lexington is listed in the 100 Best Communities For Young People (America’s Promise Alliance).
Students and faculty commonly collaborate on projects. We share resources and expertise to help everyone accomplish their projects. Some groups even have joint group meetings to establish an open environment.
The safety of all our students and staff is a top priority. We provide safety training regarding best practices in the research setting. We also prioritize safety as it pertains to the whole person, which includes both physical safety and mental health.
