Overview

In the Bioprocessing and Bioenergy program from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, you will have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned scientists and researchers working to develop new technologies inside the state-of-the-art Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL).

The IBRL is prepared to lead the way in bioenergy and bioprocessing research and education. The facility provides students with hands-on experience in pilot plant processing, analytical lab work, while working side-by-side with industry clients and partners.

Highlights

The bioprocessing and bioenergy program is a perfect fit for students who want to

harness the potential of bio-based products and energy (biofuels, electricity, biogas, etc.) to create new technologies and effect change

build upon decades of research and genetic improvements to agricultural crops and microbes to develop and refine comprehensive bioprocesses

gain an understanding of the environmental, ecological, political, and societal implications of bioprocessing and bioenergy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Grain Bioprocessing Coproducts

Bioprocessing Biomass for Fuel

Biological Nanoengineering

Environmental Economics

Food and Industrial Microbiology

Theory of Energy & Sustainable Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications will be accepted until June 1st for international students and July 1st for domestic students.

Language

English

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103

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Biotechnology Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental Economics & Policy View 200 other Masters in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from a recognized institution abroad

Grade point average of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and for any graduate work

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 or higher (internet-based test) OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score or 7.0 or higher for applicants whose native language is not English

Three (3) letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31266 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31266 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14474 USD / year

≈ 14474 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Delivered

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Living costs

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Financing

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