M.S. Chemical Engineering atColumbia University , New YorkChemical Engineering department

• Regarding ELP Exams
• There are no minimum test score requirements to apply for admission consideration. However, it may be necessary to improve the applicant's English proficiency if he/she scored:
• 99 or lower on the TOEFL internet-based test; or
• 6.5 or lower on the IELTS
• 68 or lower on the PTE Academic

• Students admitted without a chemical engineering undergraduate degree are normally required to participate in the Scientist to Engineer program
  • These students must complete Essentials of Chemical Engineering A, and Essentials of Chemical Engineering B, in their first semester
• Regarding GRE:
  • There are no minimum test score requirements to apply for admission consideration
  • The average GRE quantitative scores for past entering classes, in recent years, rank around 91%. Therefore, it is recommended that your scores in this section be comparable

Documents Required:

• Official transcript copies from every post-secondary institution attended
• Three recommendation letters
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Personal statement
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• An interview may be requested
• Translation of the official transcript(s) and degree/diploma certificate(s) if the institution(s) attended does not issue transcripts in English
• The translation must be conducted by a reputable service provider