Graduate Programs
Do Major Research in a Nurturing Environment
CHEE master's and doctoral students get the best of both worlds – chemical and environmental engineering.
Work on projects in areas as far-reaching as water treatment, environmentally benign semiconductor manufacturing, hazardous waste remediation and biofuels.
University of Arizona chemical and environmental engineering graduate students are highly sought after in academia, industry and government.
Join us to make substantial contributions to research and experience remarkable outcomes.
Questions? For more information on the UA CHEE graduate program contact Lori Huggins at advisor@chee.arizona.edu, 520.621.1897.
Highlights of UA CHEE programs include:
- Globally recognized faculty
- Sustainability underpinnings
- Numerous high-profile centers
- Funding throughout degree lifecycle
- Top research university
Focus Areas
UA chemical and environmental engineering programs concentrate on the following focus areas:
Student in the Spotlight
Developing Sustainable Water Technology
Doctoral student and Engineering Dean’s Fellow Jeb Shingler is tackling Arizona’s water shortage with a system that produces freshwater from saltwater. His project, Water Resiliency and Self-Sufficiency in the Arid Southwest, is funded by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
“I chose the UA because I have the opportunity to conduct research I am passionate about at a place that is truly one of a kind.”
Fast Facts
$6.3 million
annual research expenditures (2023)
#12
best environmental engineering graduate program, public schools ranking
(U.S. News & World Report)
#20
best chemical engineering graduate program, public schools ranking
(U.S. News & World Report)