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Chemical & Environmental Engineering Program

The Chemical and Environmental Engineering program at Zewail City prepares students to address complex industrial and environmental challenges through an interdisciplinary engineering approach. 

Program Details:

Courses: 51 Duration: 4 Years Credit Hours: 144 Cr.Hrs.
Language of Study:
English		 Annual Fees (Egyptian Students):
151,200 EGP 		Annual Fees (Egyptian Students):
350 USD /Cr.Hr.

Program Overview

The program combines chemical engineering fundamentals with environmental engineering principles to support sustainable development and responsible resource management.

Students develop expertise in process engineering, environmental systems, and sustainable technologies. Through laboratory work, design projects, and hands-on learning, they gain practical experience in optimizing industrial processes, improving energy efficiency, managing waste, and designing sustainable water and wastewater systems. 

Graduates are prepared to contribute to industry, research, and sustainability-driven sectors while supporting environmental protection and long-term resource stewardship.

What Does The Chemical and Environmental Engineer Do?

Chemical and Environmental Engineers design and optimize industrial processes while minimizing environmental impact. They develop solutions for energy efficiency, pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, and sustainable resource management. Graduates work across industries including manufacturing, energy, environmental consulting, water treatment, sustainability, and research and development.

Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemical and Environmental Engineering program are prepared for diverse career opportunities across industry, consulting, and sustainability-focused sectors, including:

  • Chemical and process engineering industries
  • Environmental and sustainability consulting
  • Water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Energy and renewable energy sectors
  • Petrochemical and manufacturing industries
  • Waste management and circular economy solutions
  • Governmental and regulatory agencies
  • Research and development institutions
  • International organizations and sustainability initiatives

Graduates are also well-prepared for postgraduate studies and research careers in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and sustainability-related disciplines.

Accreditation

  • The University of Science and Technology at Zewail City is officially accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Environmental Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Key Areas Of Study

The Chemical and Environmental Engineering program is built on a multidisciplinary foundation that integrates chemical engineering principles with environmental sustainability, including:

  • Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
     Thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and unit operations used to design safe, efficient, and sustainable industrial processes.
  • Environmental Engineering & Science
     Applying chemistry, microbiology, hydraulics, and environmental systems to address pollution control, waste management, and environmental protection.
  • Systems Engineering & Sustainability
     Circular economy principles, process optimization, life cycle assessment, and sustainable resource management.
  • Water & Wastewater Engineering
     Water purification, wastewater treatment, reuse technologies, and desalination systems.
  • Environmental Planning & Management
     Environmental impact assessment, policy development, and sustainable infrastructure planning.

Graduates of the Chemical and Environmental Engineering program will be able to:

  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems using engineering, science, and mathematics principles
  • Design sustainable chemical and environmental systems considering safety, environmental, and societal impacts
  • Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret engineering results
  • Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Communicate technical information clearly and professionally
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility
  • Apply modern engineering tools and technologies
  • Engage in lifelong learning and professional development

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, students must complete 144 credit hours over a structured four-year study pathway that combines academic foundations, specialization, and practical experience.

Degree Structure
  • University Requirements (18 Cr): General education courses that develop communication skills, ethical awareness, and professional readiness.
  • School of Engineering Requirements (33 Cr): Core mathematics, sciences, and engineering fundamentals, including industrial training and a two-semester Senior Design Project.
  • Program Requirements (93 Cr): Specialized Environmental Engineering coursework covering water and wastewater systems, air quality, waste management, sustainability, and environmental systems design.

Students declare their major after completing the Foundation Semester and work closely with academic advisors to ensure timely graduation.

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