Welcome to UMD’s Chemical Engineering Department!

Engineering at UMD and the Department of Chemical Engineering rank high in the category of "Best undergraduate engineering programs" and "Specialties" by U.S. News & World Report (2008): 4th nationwide for best Chemical Engineering programs (ranked 2nd for public universities!)

ChE Highlights

• Dedicated, qualified faculty and staff
• Student-centered, accredited, four year program (pdf)
• Minor in environmental engineering.
• Mission and educational objectives to pursue knowledge and its application for the betterment of society.
• Develops the student's technical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Promotes chemical process safety and ethics.
• Prepares graduates for professional engineering registration and licensure.

Student Spotlight

Hello! My name is Evan Hunter and I am a fourth-year chemical engineering student here at UMD. I am fortunate to have studied abroad at Curtin University in Western Australia. I highly recommend studying abroad. Many students (especially those in engineering) fear that doing so will delay their graduation. However, the staff members here at UMD work to ensure that this does not happen. I enrolled in several chemical engineering and economics classes which will likely work towards my degree.

Although studying abroad can be expensive, scholarships and financial aid are available for those who apply. I received $1,500 through the UMD Study Abroad Scholarship! I have also held two different internships. I worked as a Lab Technician intern with Flint Hills Resources and as an Engineering intern for American Engineering Testing. I learned so much in each of these two internships. Professors tell the truth when they say that studying abroad and working as an intern are rewarding opportunities.