Chemical engineering began at Auburn in 1913, when the first courses in chemical
engineering were offered. Our graduate program in chemical engineering began early
in the department's history, with the first class of M.S. chemical engineering
graduates receiving their degrees in 1919. Our doctoral program began in 1974.
Currently there are approximately 275 undergraduate and 60 graduate students enrolled in chemical engineering.
Auburn University offers a balanced, challenging chemical engineering curriculum that prepares its graduates for a successful career. The department emphasizes hands on experience to its undergraduate students through laboratory projects and state of the art computer simulation. The department has strong ties with industry, and encourages students to become involved in its cooperative education program, whereby they gain valuable experience in industry and make money for school expenses.
For the student seeking an advanced degree in chemical engineering, Auburn University offers many exciting opportunities. The size and strength of Auburn's research program provides important advantages for graduate students. Among Southeastern schools, Auburn maintains a top ranking in research awards per faculty member. This allows the department to provide excellent fellowships and assistantships for all qualified students admitted to the graduate program, and to offer cutting edge research equipment in all chemical engineering laboratories.
The faculty is very well qualified both academically and professionally, having advanced degrees from well recognized universities, as well as having considerable industrial experience. Members of the faculty have received recognition and awards from a variety of sources.
