# MSc Chemical Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT) at Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

> MSc Chemical Engineering (Technion research degree at GTIIT) (M.Sc. Chemical Engineering) at Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- University: [Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/guangdong-technion-israel-institute-of-technology) (Joint venture, Shantou, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/msc-chemical-engineering)
- Duration: 2 years
- Teaching language: English
- Tuition per year: $0 (International students) (2026 published policy; reconfirm offer)
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Intake: March, October
- Official programme page: https://sites.gtiit.edu.cn/mer/2026/01/31/gtiit-2026-postgraduate-student-recruitment/

Fee notes: The published 2026 research-MSc policy waives tuition, stated policy value USD 15,000/year; native tuition payable is zero under that policy. Fellowship CNY 42,000–54,000/year and subsidised campus housing are subject to admission/award terms. Confirm 2027 continuation in the offer.

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants meeting the institution and department requirements
- Restriction: Independent international application via GTIIT and Technion Graduate School; not the Chinese national-exam joint-training route.
- Restriction: Requires a suitable advisor, academic approval and the mandatory Haifa study period.
- Restriction: Published financial policy is for the current 2026 call; future award conditions must be confirmed.

## Admissions

Chemical Engineering is an English-taught, thesis-based Technion MSc normally lasting 24 months. Study is primarily at GTIIT in Shantou, with at least one semester at Technion in Haifa and a dual-advisor structure.

Use the international route and exact department requirements below. An older published call does not establish that the next intake is open.

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with GPA at least 80 or equivalent; departments may impose higher requirements.
- Find an appropriate GTIIT advisor before registration; faculty and graduate-committee approval are required.
- English proficiency is assessed by interview; IELTS/TOEFL scores are generally optional supporting evidence, subject to department exceptions.
- Research MSc with a thesis, normally 24 months; supplementary coursework may be required.
- Complete at least one semester of study/research at Technion in Haifa, with the remaining study primarily at GTIIT in Shantou.

Steps:

1. Identify a GTIIT advisor and send the required English PDF documents to that faculty member.
2. Complete departmental review and GTIIT Graduate Studies Committee approval.
3. When contacted by Technion Graduate School, complete the online form and pay its application fee.
4. Complete Technion academic approval and await its formal acceptance letter.

- Document: Official signed degree diploma or eligibility confirmation, translated into English
- Document: Official signed transcripts including GPA, or current transcript if not graduated
- Document: CV and class ranking if available for non-Technion graduates
- Document: Department-specific recommendation letters and tests; at least two references suggested generally
- Application document: English PDF application documents sent to the prospective faculty advisor
- Application document: Recommendation letters on institutional letterhead with referee signatures
- Application document: Technion application form and fee after GTIIT committee approval
- Application document: Two recommendation letters required for Chemical Engineering
March and October intakes. The 2026 call lists non-Technion/GTIIT deadlines 11 March (winter) and 11 October (spring); graduates 9 April and 9 November. Do not assume these are 2027 deadlines; confirm the intended cycle with Graduate Studies.


## Teaching phases

- Primary MSc research and coursework at GTIIT, Shantou (English): Technion MSc with thesis; dual advisors and department-specific research/coursework requirements.
- Mandatory Technion period in Haifa, Israel (English): At least one semester of study and research. Confirm the timing, campus arrangements and admission conditions with both institutions.

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