The Chemistry program at Iowa State University has a pre-application process. Apply ONLY to Chemistry initially using the departmental online application found on our webpage at www.chem.iastate.edu or above under the Apply Now button. We review your file in house and if you receive an offer of admission and accept, we will pay your application fee to the University.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 573 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 89 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
The Chemistry program at Iowa State University has a pre-application process. Apply ONLY to Chemistry initially using the departmental online application found on our webpage at www.chem.iastate.edu or above under the Apply Now button. We review your file in house and if you receive an offer of admission and accept, we will pay your application fee to the University.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 573 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 89 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
The Chemistry program at Iowa State University has a pre-application process. Apply ONLY to Chemistry initially using the departmental online application found on our webpage at www.chem.iastate.edu or above under the Apply Now button. We review your file in house and if you receive an offer of admission and accept, we will pay your application fee to the University.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 573 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 89 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Our department tackles a diverse range of research problems in the four sub-disciplines of chemistry and also offers many multi-disciplinary options, such as materials chemistry, forensics, and biophysical chemistry.
Our research faculty at ISU Chemistry guide students to think critically and creatively about solutions to important and challenging scientific problems. Our department’s 27 active research groups receive >$30M annual funding by federal and state agencies and by industry to support our research. Our graduate students develop their full potential here at ISU by working closely with faculty in individual and collaborative research projects in a beautiful chemistry building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
We admit for the fall semester which begins with orientation where you will be welcomed by our faculty, students and staff. Our application deadlines are January 10 for international students and February 1 for domestic students. We encourage you to apply early in the fall of your senior year as as we review applications in the order they are received.
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 573 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 89 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duoling (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
Our research faculty at ISU Chemistry guide students to think critically and creatively about solutions to important and challenging scientific problems. Our department’s 27 active research groups receive >$30M annual funding by federal and state agencies and by industry to support our research. Our graduate students develop their full potential here at ISU by working closely with faculty in individual and collaborative research projects in a beautiful chemistry building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
Degrees Offered:
Area(s) of Specialization: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
The Chemistry program at Iowa State University has a pre-application process. Apply ONLY to Chemistry initially using the departmental online application found on our webpage at www.chem.iastate.edu or above under the Apply Now button. We review your file in house and if you receive an offer of admission and accept, we will pay your application fee to the University.
Application Deadlines:
International deadline: January 15. Domestic deadline: February 1 We do not offer spring admission.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
International Requirements:
| TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 573 |
| TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 89 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) | 115 |
