RESEARCH
PhD in Chemical Engineering
ABOUT THE
Program
The PhD program of Chemical Engineering of the UIS, started activities in 1992, being the first in Colombia. Since then, the Doctorate in Chemical Engineering has stood out as a leader in the generation of knowledge, through research in the areas: mining, energy, biofuels, materials and agro-industrial.
The program awards the title of Doctor of Chemical Engineering. The duration of the program is eight (8) semesters, and six (6) semesters, if the master’s degree has already been completed. The modality is face-to-face with semi-annual admission periodicity. The academic curriculum of the program has been designed in such a way that it gives a solid theoretical foundation in the subjects considered the basis of Chemical Engineering: Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, Mathematics. Also, in the training of researchers, through the approach, and development of a doctoral thesis on a relevant problem, in Chemical Engineering.
Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 013315 dated August 14, 2018, with a validity of 7 years.
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APPLICANT
Profile
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The PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Industrial de Santander will stand out for being a professional:
Creative, skilled and highly capable of developing and adapting new processes, methods and equipment, so that he can generate a superior science and technology appropriate to our national and international circumstances.
With strong scientific foundation and mastery of a field of Chemical Engineering, such that it allows you to perform in research and / or university teaching to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, generate and transfer technology in industrial sectors.
With innovation, management, leadership and teamwork capabilities.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The PhD in Chemical Engineering, from the Universidad Industrial de Santander will stand out for being a professional with a strong scientific foundation and with mastery of a field of Chemical Engineering such that it allows him to perform in research and/or university teaching and thus contribute to the advancement of knowledge and new technologies for the industrial sector.
OUR
Accreditations.
High Quality Accreditation: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 02898 dated February 21, 2018.
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VALUE
Proposition
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Experience of 30 years, (since its creation Agreement No. 116 of November 20, 1990) in the training of high-level researchers in Chemical Engineering.
Professors trained in American and European universities, with experience in research in the areas of: energy, catalysis, materials, biofuels, process optimization, corrosion and transport phenomena.
The University, has the Technological Park of Guatiguará, (PTG) equipped with an important infrastructure and research laboratory equipment, which place it as one of the best, in the country.
The program has agreements with universities and research laboratories, with a recognized trajectory in the world, where doctoral students carry out their research internships.
CLASS
Time.
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Full-time dedication.
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Personalized Advice
DEGREE:
PhD in Chemical Engineering
DURATION:
8 Semesters
MODALITY:
In-person/In Spanish
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga Central Campus
Tuition subsidies and condonable loans
All about
our program
ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 27717 Credits: 5 – Advanced Transport Phenomena
Code: 27718 Credits: 5 – Advanced Thermodynamics
Code: 27719 Credits: 5 – Advanced Mathematics
Code: 27720 Credits: 1 – Seminar I
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Code: 27721 Credits: 2 – Research Seminar I
Code: 27722 Credits: 6 – Doctoral Thesis Proposal
Code: — Credits: 4 – Deepening Elective
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Code: 27723 Credits: 2 – Research Seminar II
Code: 27724 Credits: 6 – Doctoral Thesis I
Code: — Credits: 4 – Deepening Elective
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Code: 27725 Credits: 2 – Research Seminar III
Code: 27726 Credits: 10 – Doctoral Thesis II
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Code: 27727 Credits: 2 – Research Seminar IV
Code: 27728 Credits: 10 – Doctoral Thesis III
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Code: 27729 Credits: 12 – Research Internship
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Code: 27730 Credits: 2 – Research Seminar V
Code: 27731 Credits: 10 – Doctoral Thesis IV
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Code: 27732 Credits: 2 – Research Seminar VI
Code: 27733 Credits: 10 – Doctoral Thesis V
PROGRAM
Fees
Registration
0,5 S.M.M.L.V.*
Tuition fee per semester
1 S.M.M.L.V.*
Academic fee per semester
1 S.M.M.L.V.*
* The SMMLV for 2024 is $1,300,000 Colombian pesos.
The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
KEY
Dates
Bucaramanga
Registration opening
Registration closing
Interview
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Enrollment payment
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REGISTRATION
Requirements
The documentation is received digitally by e-mail posinqui@uis.edu.co in PDF format.
Note: By clicking on the “Inscripción” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.
UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.
Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.
Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.
Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
Notice 3: If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
Certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A2 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Language Institute.
Notice 4: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.
Three (3) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
Endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.
Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.
OUR
Faculty
Gustavo Emilio
RAMÍREZ CABALLERO
Ph.D. in Engineering with an emphasis in materials engineering
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Chemical Engineering Master
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2451-1318
Direct phone: +57 (607) 6459647
Email:
posinqui@uis.edu.co
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio 24. Oficina 213. Ingeniería Química Posgrados. Cra 27 calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria.
Universidad Industrial de Santander
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