Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
In order to be considered for admission as a regular graduate student in the Master's of Engineering in Chemical Energy Engineering, an applicant must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or higher for thelast two semesters of undergraduate studies. In addition to the minimum requirements, an applicant must have at least two semesters of calculus. Applicants with a degree other than Chemical Engineering may be recommended to taking the bridging course, Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering III, ChE 283, and depending on their background, an additional course may be recommended. These courses will not count toward degree requirements. As of fall 2020, Lehigh CHBE program no longer requires submission of GRE scores as part of the gradute application process. International applicants must submit TOEFL scores. A personal essay summarizing your career objectives and work experience with respect to your chosen field of study must be submitted along with the application for admission and two letters of recommendation. Applicants that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements may be admitted at the department's discretion.
Internet-based TOEFL
Reading 20
Listening 15
Speaking 20
Writing 20
COMPOSITE 79
IELTS
Reading 6.5
Listening 6.0
Speaking 6.5
Writing 6.0
OVERALL 6.5
For unconditional admission, applicants MUST:
Obtain or exceed ALL minimum section scores
Obtain or exceed the COMPOSITE/OVERALL minimum score.
Applicants with test scores that do not meet the above minimum requirements can still be considered for admission with conditional English enhancement training required. In such cases applicants should consult with the department or program of interest for more details.
If the TOEFL iBT is currently not available in your home country you may still submit paper-based scores at this time. A minimum score of 550 for paper based scores is required