Chemical and process engineering

Chemical engineers are transforming industries and the world we live in – from creating new biodegradable plastics and improving recycling methods, to developing more cost-effective drugs.

A degree in chemical engineering will inspire and challenge you to cultivate pioneering solutions to global problems.

Surrey’s £1.7 million chemical engineering facility also makes us one of the few universities in the world where you can experience operating a complete chemical engineering process.

We're ranked 5th in the UK and 16th in the world for engineering - petroleum in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.

Information and Process Systems Engineering MSc
Petroleum Refining Systems Engineering MSc
Process Systems Engineering MSc
Renewable Energy Systems Engineering MSc

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Chemical process engineering at Surrey

We are proud of our established history as the oldest continuing chemical engineering programme in England and can offer a great learning experience with our Fluor pilot plant. We are home to ground-breaking research in areas from water processing to carbon capture, boasting excellent links with industry across chemical engineering sectors.

Students and graduates

Alexandros Fourtoulakis

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering MSc

“I feel really well-prepared for my future career.”

“I feel really well-prepared for my future career.”

Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

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Students and graduates

Adam Cole

PhD Chemical and Process Engineering

My work looks at the damage done to DNA by radiation and how that DNA repairs itself.

My work looks at the damage done to DNA by radiation and how that DNA repairs itself.

Estelle le Saché

Chemical and Process Engineering Research

“I’m now finishing the first year of my PhD and I have already filed a patent application covering the intellectual property of the novel materials I’ve developed.”

“I’m now finishing the first year of my PhD and I have already filed a patent application covering the intellectual property of the novel materials I’ve developed.”

Studentships

Creating algorithms for optimal process design in dynamic large-scale systems with surrogates

Funding information:
Full tuition fee waiver p.a. (UK and international students) and stipend at UKRI rates p.a. (currently at £15,609). 
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China Scholarship Council-Surrey Awards

Funding information:
Successful candidates will receive full cover of their tuition fee for overseas students for a duration of up to 48 months. Successful candidates will also receive a stipend as prescribed by the Chinese government, and international round trip air fare between China and the UK.
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Integrated carbon dioxide capture and utilisation

Funding information:
The project will fund UK/EU fees and a stipend to cover cost of living.
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