This program trains professionals capable of controlling industrial processes that involve physical, chemical and biochemical changes, in order to promote the industrial development of the country in a sustainable and efficient manner. Furthermore, they can contribute to the transformation of materials and energy, with quality, safety, and respect for the environment.

Professionals in the Chemical Engineering program, within 3 to 5 years after graduation, will be competent in:

• PEO1. Design, operate, optimize, and control chemical, physical, and biochemical processes for the transformation of materials and energy, meeting industrial and production sector demands with sustainability, safety, and quality criteria.
• PEO2. Apply chemical engineering principles to develop innovative and economically viable solutions that address societal needs and align with national development policies.
• PEO3. Work in disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary teams, demonstrating social responsibility, environmental respect, professional ethics, and a strong commitment to the sustainable development of the production sector.
• PEO4. Promote a culture of continuous learning and the integration of new knowledge related to technological advancements to address the challenges of industrial development and the transformation of the productive matrix in a globalized context.

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at the Universidad de Cuenca will be able to achieve the following competencies upon completing their studies:

• RA1. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Chemical Engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• SO2. Ability to apply Chemical Engineering design principles to produce solutions that meet specific needs, considering public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• SO3. Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.
• SO4. Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in Chemical Engineering situations and make informed judgments, taking into account the global, economic, environmental, and social impact of engineering solutions.
• SO5. Ability to function effectively in a team, whose members together, exercise leadership, create an environment of collaboration and integration and establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
• SO6. Ability to develop and carry out appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use technical judgment to draw conclusions.
• SO7. Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Capstone Projects are an opportunity for students to apply the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired throughout the program.