B.Sc. Chemical & Materials Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering focuses on applied research and practice-oriented education to address real-world challenges in energy, sustainability, health, and advanced technologies. The program integrates chemical engineering fundamentals with materials science and nanotechnology, emphasizing the translation of scientific principles into practical solutions. Students engage in hands-on laboratory work, industry-linked projects, internships, and research-driven design courses, developing strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills. Graduates are prepared to contribute immediately to applied research and innovation in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy systems, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, as well as to pursue graduate studies and research careers.

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Course Structure

Learning takes place through a combination of face-to-face teaching and independent study, including lectures, practical tutorials, laboratory sessions, personal development sessions, real-life project briefs and case studies.

Students study 60 ECTS credits per year. The course structure is validated by the Technical University of Munich (26th in World University Rankings 2025), but the structure of the course is a subject to change by feedback received from a variety of sources.

First Year 
Semester  Course Code Course Course Type ECTS Credits
Semester 1 PHYS101 Physics 1 Core 8
HASS101 Academic and Communication Skills 1 Core 6
CS100 Information Systems and Digital Technologies Core 6
MATH111 Calculus 1 Core 6
HASS100 First Principles of NewUU Core 6
Semester 2 CHEM101 General Chemistry Core 8
HASS111 Academic and Communication Skills 2 Core 6
DSG101 Creative Thinking and Design Core 6
MATH211 Calculus 2 Core 6
PHYS111 Physics 2 Core 8
Total Credits 66
Second Year 
Semester  Course Code Course Course Type ECTS Credits
Semester 3 CHEM201 Analytical Chemistry Core 6
MATH201 Linear Algebra Core 6
CHEM211 Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Core 6
MENG201 Engineering Mechanics 1 Core 6
CENG201 Chemical Engineering Principles Core 6
Semester 4 MGT101 Principles of Management Core 6
PHYS231 Solid State Physics Core 6
CHEM231 Organic Chemistry Core 6
MATH241 Ordinary Differential Equations Core 6
HASS110 History of Uzbekistan Core 4
PHYS221 Engineering Thermodynamics Core 6
Total Credits 64
Third Year 
Semester  Course Code Course Course Type ECTS Credits
Semester 5 MSE301 Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering Core 6
MENG241 Fluid Mechanics Core 6
MATH301 Numerical Methods for Engineers Core 6
EENG201 Electrical and Electronic Circuits Core 6
MENG361 Heat Transfer Phenomena Core 6
Semester 6 CENG311 Separation processes Core 6
CENG351 Chemical Engineering Lab 1 Core 6
CENG331 Biochemistry Core 6
HASS305 Philosophy Core 6
CENG301 Chemical Reaction Engineering Core 6
Total Credits 60
Fourth Year 
Semester  Course Code Course Course Type ECTS Credits
Semester 7 CENG341 Chemical Engineering Design 1 Core 6
CENG451 Chemical Engineering Lab 2 Core 6
CENG361 Bioengineering Core 6
CENG400 Process Control and Safety Core 6
GRAD490 Graduation Project 1 / Internship 1 Core 8
Semester 8 HASS200 Communications Ethics Elective 6
CENG401 Fundamentals of Electrochemistry Elective 6
EENG411 Optoelectronics Device and Display Technology Elective 4
CENG441 Chemical Engineering Design 2 Core 6
GRAD491 Graduation Project 2 / Internship 2 Core 8
Total Credits 62
Program's Total Credits 252

Entry Requirements

Educational Background

Applicants must have completed secondary school, academic lyceum, or professional college and provide diploma with academic transcripts.

Minimum English Proficiency

  • IELTS 5.5 or;
  • CEFR B2 (51 - 55) or;
  • TOEFL iBT 46 (Only TOEFL iBT tests taken at approved test centers are accepted. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted).

Note: If your English proficiency test certificate is not yet available, please upload it through your personal account by July 13, 2026.

Entrance Exam Requirement

Entrance Exam
Applicants are required to pass the Math & Logical Thinking entrance exam. To learn more about the exam structure and format, please refer to the exam specification page.

Exemption from Entrance Exam
Applicants with the following certificates have the opportunity to be exempted from the entrance exam and receive a 100% merit-based scholarship. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must follow a three-step process.

Certificate

Required Score

Equivalent Entrance Exam Score

SAT Math

780 - 800

100%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Math

5 - 7

100%

International AS & A Levels Math

B - A*

100%

  • Applicants with scores below the required threshold are not eligible for exemption and must take the entrance exam.

Step 1: Meet Initial Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet both of the following requirements:

  • the required score on SAT / IB / AS & A Levels Math
  • the minimum required IELTS score
  • Note: If your certificates are not yet available, please upload them to your personal account by June 12, 2026 to be eligible for the interview. Applicants who do not upload both required certificates by the deadline will not be eligible for the interview. In this case, applicants may still take the entrance exam and compete for a scholarship based on their exam score.

Step 2: Attend an Interview

Candidates who fulfill the academic requirements in Step 1 will be invited to an offline interview. This is a mandatory step to be considered for the scholarship and exam exemption.
The interview is designed to assess:

  • The applicant’s commitment to the university as a scholarship holder
  • Enthusiasm for the chosen subject
  • Ability to clearly express future academic objectives

Interview Rules

  • Only applicants with the required scores in IELTS and SAT / IB / AS & A Levels are eligible for the interview.
  • The interview is conducted in English and must be attended in person at New Uzbekistan University.
  • Each interview lasts 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Each applicant may attend the interview only once.
  • Applicants who pass the interview will receive an early conditional offer letter, which requires payment to secure their place.
  • Applicants who do not pass or are not eligible for the interview may take the entrance exam and still compete for a scholarship based on their exam score.

Interview Dates

Date

28 March

25 April

30 May

13 June

20 June

  • Please note that the Admissions Committee will schedule interview date and time on a rolling basis. The exact date and time of your interview will be communicated via email one week in advance.

Step 3: Secure Your Place

Applicants who pass the interview will receive a conditional offer for admission with a 100% merit-based scholarship. To accept the offer and secure your place, you must make the required payment by the deadline indicated in your offer letter.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be allowed to graduate upon completion of all requirements listed below:

  • - Students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA/CGPA at the end of their final semester;
  • - Student must have a minimum of 240 ECTS or as designated in Handbook;
  • - Students must successfully complete all University and Program requirements;
  • - Students cannot have any outstanding Incompletes or IP grades on their transcripts;
  • - Student must complete all degree requirements within 7 (seven) years including any leave periods, of the initial program registration date.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fee for 2026/2027 Academic Year
Local students * 25 200 000 UZS per academic year
International students $ 5 200 USD per academic year

*Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, a special 40% scholarship is awarded to students enrolled on a tuition-fee basis in the Mechanical Engineering and Chemical and Materials Engineering programs. Therefore, the full tuition fees shown in the table above for these two programs already reflect the 40% scholarship.

Scholarships

We are committed to supporting our students’ educational journeys through a variety of scholarship opportunities. Scholarships at New Uzbekistan University are categorized into two main types: 1-Year Scholarships and 4-Year Scholarships.

Career / Job opportunities

The employment opportunities in the field of chemical and materials engineering are far-reaching, with the potential to take you all over the world. Qualifying with a degree in chemical engineering will set you up with the core foundations you need to pursue an exciting career across a wide range of industries. They might start out as:

Chemical engineer – You will be involved in the design and development of a range of products. Your work will focus on changing the chemical, biochemical and physical state of a substance to turn it into something else, such as making plastic from oil. You'll need to understand how to alter raw materials into required products, while taking into consideration health and safety and cost issues.

Petroleum engineer - They are involved in nearly all of the stages of oil and gas field evaluation, development and production. Their aim is to drill for hydrocarbons in the most efficient way, and to resolve any operating issues. Petroleum engineers can also be responsible for using new drilling tools and techniques, and getting the most out of underperforming or older wells. Throughout the entire extraction process, petroleum engineers are tasked with reducing the effect of drilling on the environment.

Material engineer – You will work with various materials to improve their performance or create new materials to help advance technologies or products. You'll need an understanding of the properties and behaviors of different substances, from raw materials to finished products. You could work with a range of materials including ceramics, plastics, polymers or industrial minerals. There's always a need for materials to have better durability or strength and to be more cost effective to help with various processes and products. Work can therefore be found in a range of industries. Depending on where you work, materials engineering may be referred to as materials science or materials technology.

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