Prior degrees: Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) or a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of their matriculation. Applicants with degrees in related science fields (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology) are also welcome. Bridging coursework is available as needed to help ensure smooth transition from less conventional technical degrees into our programs.

GRE scores – NO LONGER REQUIRED nor REVIEWED: Lehigh ChBE no longer requires nor evaluates GRE scores as part of the application review process, relying instead on a holistic application review.

GPA benchmark: GPA (US equivalent) higher than 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for Ph.D. applicants and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for Master’s applicants is preferred. GPA standards for international institutions will be followed accordingly. Consideration will be given to a trend showing a strengthening of the core GPA during the final semesters of study.

TOEFL or IELTS (international students only): Individual “skill section score” recommendations for Lehigh University and the Internet based TOEFL are: Writing (20), Speaking (20), Reading (20), Listening (15), Composite score (79).

Individual “skill section score” recommendations for Lehigh University and the IELTS are: Writing (6.0), Speaking (6.5), Reading (6.5), Listening (6.0), Overall score (6.0).