Master in Chemical Engineering

Tuition costs 345 USD per year.

Università degli Studi di Palermo offers a master's programme in Chemical Engineering, taught in English over two years in Palermo, Italy. Chemical engineering focuses on the design and operation of processes that convert raw materials into useful products, drawing on chemistry, physics, and mathematics to solve problems in industries ranging from petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals to food production and environmental treatment. Core subjects in this field typically include mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and process control, along with more specialised topics such as separation processes, plant design, and sustainable process engineering. At the master's level, students generally move from general engineering principles toward more advanced design and simulation work, often including process modelling software and a final thesis project addressing a specific engineering problem. Admission is open access, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent required for entry. Career paths commonly pursued by graduates include process and plant engineering, research and development, environmental and safety engineering, and technical consulting across chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and manufacturing companies. Some graduates move into project management or technical sales roles within process industries, while others pursue doctoral study and academic research. The strong quantitative and systems-based training developed through chemical engineering study also supports transitions into related fields such as environmental engineering, materials science, and industrial data analysis. Sicily has its own industrial and energy sector, giving graduates exposure to a regional economy alongside the broader Italian and European chemical and process industries. Delivered in English, the programme in Palermo is designed to be accessible to international students seeking specialised training in chemical process engineering.