2025/09/01
Chemical Engineering and Technology
Start date
Duration
4 years
Fees
CNY 22000 per year
Degree Conferred
Bachelor of Engineering (Undergraduate)
Major Overview
The Chemical Engineering and Technology major of East China University of Science and Technology is one of the earliest established chemical engineering and chemical technology majors in China, belonging to the category of engineering, chemical engineering and pharmaceutical. During its development, the major has received numerous honors. In 2007, it became the first-class characteristic major construction site of the Higher Education Quality Project. In 2010, it was selected as the pilot major of the first batch of the Ministry of Education's "Excellent Engineer Training Program". In 2012, it was approved as the Ministry of Education's "Professional Comprehensive Reform Pilot" project. And in 2008 and 2014, it passed the professional certification and re-certification of the Ministry of Education's engineering education. In 2014, it also passed the American ABET engineering education professional certification. The major has a complete high-quality course system and national-level engineering education practice bases and other high-quality teaching resources. The teaching team has won many national-level honors. The Chemical Engineering College relies on and the Chemical Engineering and Technology discipline have achieved fruitful results in various assessments and construction projects. For example, in the 2016 discipline assessment, it was rated A + and was selected as a first-class discipline construction discipline. This major focuses on cultivating students' engineering practice and design abilities. The teaching quality is leading nationwide. The trained students have solid professional foundations, strong practical abilities, and wide adaptability, which are highly welcomed by the industry. It aims to cultivate first-class engineering and technical talents who are well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physique, aesthetics and labor, have systematic professional knowledge, profound humanistic literacy, solid professional skills, good engineering practice ability and comprehensive professional quality, and are capable of working in various aspects in the chemical industry and related industries. It is required that graduates with more than five years of experience can solve professional engineering problems, manage multi-disciplinary chemical projects, have workplace competitiveness, adapt to various working environments, and have the ability of lifelong learning and leadership.
Major Highlight
Chemical Engineering and Technology of ECUST (Engineering, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Category), is one of the earliest established majors of Chemical Engineering and Technology in China. In 2007, the major was graded by the Ministry of Education as the first class of the Distinctive Majors of Quality Program in Higher Education. In 2010, it was listed as pilot program with "Outstanding Engineer Training Plan" by the Ministry of Education (the first batch). In 2012, the major was approved as Comprehensive Reform Pilot Project. Besides, the major passed the Engineering Education Professional Certification in 2008 and re-certification in 2014 by the Ministry of Education. This major has a complete educational system with high-quality courses, national practice base for engineering education, all-English major and a micro-major primarily with MOOC courseThe teaching team of Chemical Engineering and Technology major has won the titles of "National Advanced Collective of Education System", "National Excellent Teaching Team of Petroleum and Chemical Education", and National Teaching Team of Quality Program in Higher Education. In 2018, the supporting Chemical Engineering Department was selected as one of the comprehensive reform units of "Three comprehensive Education" (the first batch). The supporting discipline, Chemical Engineering and Technology, is one of the national key disciplines (the first batch), has been granted as "top priority" discipline in 2000 and one of the key construction disciplines of "985 advantage innovation platform" in 2008. The Chemical Engineering and Technology discipline has been selected as Shanghai First-Class Disciplines in 2014 and Shanghai Peak Discipline in 2015. The Chemical Engineering and Technology discipline has been rated as A+ level in the fourth National Assessment of the Discipline. In 2017, the Chemical Engineering and Technology discipline was selected as the one of the constructing disciplines of World First-Class DisciplineChemical Engineering and Technology of ECUST pays attention to the cultivation of students' engineering practice ability and design ability, and its teaching quality ranks top among similar majors in China. The graduated students are equipped with profound basic professional knowledge and strong practical ability. They have strong adaptability to different professional work in a wide range of engineering fields. The outstanding professional ability makes them welcomed by the enterprises and institutions in chemical industry and related industries.
Educational Objectives
The major aims to cultivate outstanding professionals in chemical engineering and related engineering fields. It places equal importance to knowledge, ability and quality cultivation. Theoretically, it is emphasized that students should have a solid mastery of theories and knowledge in math, physics and chemistry, computers, engineering machinery and other professional foundations in chemical engineering and technology. Practically, this program emphasizes the development of practical skills and engineering capabilities, including lifelong learning, self-development, independent work, problem-solving, engineering design, engineering development, scientific research, and organizational management. In terms of comprehensive quality, Chemical Engineering and Technology emphasizes that chemical professionals should be of comprehensive excellence, including outstanding ideological, cultural, psychological and professional qualities.
The CHE major of ECUST strives to empower the students after 5 years since graduation:
(1) Work successfully in diverse careers i.e. industrial practices, academia, and research.
(2) Understand the larger context of the problems faced during their career.
(3) Through their professional accomplishments, enhance the reputation of ECUST.
Core Courses
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Chemical Process Design
- Separation Engineering
- Analysis and Development of Chemical Processes
- Chemical Engineering Technology
Module Information
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Entry Requirements
- 1 . Chinese-taught Programs: Minimum HSK 4 score required (190+ for science and engineering majors; 210+ for humanities and business majors; minimum 60 in writing). Applicants with degrees from previous Chinese-taught programs are exempt from HSK requirements.
- 2 . Applicants without language scores may submit provisional applications but must provide proof of English proficiency to receive the final admission offer.
- 3 . Completion of high school with a diploma or higher academic qualification.
- 4 . No criminal record and good physical and mental health.
- 5 . Minimum age of 16; applicants under 18 must provide a letter of guarantee from a legally recognized adult guardian residing in China.
Fees and Scholarships
The tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation.
Application Fee
600 CNY
Tuition Fee
22000 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
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.
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.
Student Experience
Your experience studying at ECUST will open doors to new opportunities, help you develop valuable skills, and create lifelong friendships. Our vibrant campus, with its modern facilities, welcoming community, and beautiful surroundings, will make you feel at home from day one. We offer a wide range of accommodation options in the heart of Shanghai, a variety of extracurricular activities to enrich your student life, and comprehensive support services to guide you every step of the way.
