M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering

Situated at the intersection of business, policy, and technology, our one-year master of engineering (M.Eng.) degree is designed for innovators, problem-solvers, and future leaders. This immersive, cohort-driven program provides students with the technical and practical skills needed for success in computer informatics, energy systems, food science, medical and industrial technology or product design.
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M.Eng. students work together to decide how to refurbish one of the Solar Panel Reboot team’s broken photovoltaic boards.

Our immersive and flexible one-year program is designed to prepare students to be innovators and leaders in industry.

  • Student Rebecca Cantrell working through a problem set on a white board.

    Fundamentals

    In lieu of a final thesis, M.Eng. students complete a real-world team project using research, financial analysis, and feasibility-driven management skills. Projects are typically completed in partnership with world-renowned faculty members or policymakers, corporations, start-ups, and governmental organizations to develop solutions to current challenges.

  • Qiuming Yu and a research student in the Yu Research Lab in Olin Hall fume hood.

    Focus

    Design your program of study in one or more focus areas:

  • MEng students work around laptop in a group.

    Free

    Our program is more than just technical instruction. Sure, there are specialized courses. However, societal problems are rich and multifaceted. Technology is only part of the formula to change the world.

    Students have flexibility in selecting their electives from anywhere on campus to give them the tools and perspectives they need to make a positive impact. Our program fully embraces the “…any person … any study” ethos that makes Cornell a special place.

Focus Areas

Choose a focus area that aligns with your interests.

“The curriculum offers both breadth and flexibility. It enabled me to pursue my interests across a variety of disciplines, both within and outside of chemical and biomolecular engineering. Also, the support and mentorship I received from the faculty were invaluable. Professors have provided guidance in and out of the classroom, helping me make key decisions about the next steps in my career.”

Leah Zhao M.Eng. ‘24
Leah Zhao

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Featured Employers

  • Air Products and Chemicals
  • Amazon
  • Arcadis
  • AstraZeneca
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Codexis
  • ConocoPhillips
  • Corning Inc.
  • Deloitte
  • Exxon Mobil
  • General Electric
  • General Mills
  • Genentech
  • Global Foundries
  • Google
  • GTE Products Corporation
  • IBM
  • Infineum
  • Intel
  • Kraft Foods
  • Merck
  • Micron
  • Motorola
  • NOHMs
  • PepsiCo
  • Procter and Gamble
  • Regeneron
  • Technologies PowerAdvocate
  • Tesla
  • Samsung
  • Saudi Aramco
  • Schlumberger
  • Veolia
  • Wood Mackenzie

Job Title Examples

  • Applications Engineer
  • Battery Engineer
  • Chemical Process Engineer
  • Data and AI Technical Specialist
  • Development Engineer
  • Director of Engineer Standards and Compliance
  • Energy Analyst
  • Failure Analysis Engineer
  • Food Safety and Quality Associate
  • Innovation Operations and Strategy Manager
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Materials Development Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Plant Contact Engineer
  • Process Automation Engineer
  • Process Technology Leader
  • Process Engineer
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Renewable Development Analyst
  • Senior Associate Scientist
  • Senior Technical Project Manager
  • Software Engineer
  • Strategy and Management Consultant

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