The Department of Chemical Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology features a diverse faculty that is committed to excellence in education and to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and understanding of chemical systems through research. The Department offers a 4 year Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree program for prospective undergraduate students. This curriculum is offered for students seeking a broad and deep knowledge of the theory, design and applications of Chemical Engineering and other interdisciplinary fields. In parallel to the theory courses, students attend laboratory sessional classes, industrial visits, workshops, seminars and various training programs. The department has about 60 undergraduate students a year who earn a Bachelor of Science degree and begin to work in the chemical, petrochemical, energy and other sectors or move on to graduate or professional schools. Before graduating, students have the opportunity to become involved in a number of professional and recreational activities.
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in Chemical Engineering (ChE) by BUET
Admissions
Prerequisite
Enrollment in the B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering degree program requires students to have completed 12 years of studies in Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C.) program or GCE A Level program. Students with a minimum GPA in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English of their Higher Secondary School (HSC) Examination are allowed to appear in the admission test. Each year the minimum GPA may vary.
More specific information on the admission requirements can be obtained from the Admissions page.
Admission Procedure
BUET admission is highly competitive. The admission procedure for prospective undergraduate students begins immediately after the publication of the results of the H.S.C examination, usually in the month of August, every year. The call for admission application is published in national dailies. Students with a minimum GPA in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English of their Higher Secondary Examination (HSC) are allowed to appear in the admission test. Each year the minimum GPA may vary. Please refer to the admission booklet to know about the minimum GPA set for a particular year.
After the admission test, the top 965 students get the opportunity to study in this prestigious institution. The ranking of the students based on the admission exam is published on the BUET website. The students are given the chance to choose a department in order of their merit position. The department of ChE currently has an intake of 60 undergraduate students.