Illinois Institute of Technology

Located in the great global city of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a top-tier, nationally ranked, private research university with programs in engineering, computer science, architecture, design, science, business, human sciences, and law. As Chicago’s only comprehensive tech-focused university, Illinois Tech offers bachelor of science, master of science, professional master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as certificates, in in-demand STEM fields and other areas of innovation. Options include in-person, hybrid, and online courses. Undergraduate students can take part in dual-degree and pre-med/pre-health programs, as well as Illinois Tech’s Accelerated Master’s Program, which allows them to receive both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years, while retaining their undergraduate tuition.

Illinois Tech is the only university to offer all students the Elevate program. Elevate guarantees that students participate in hands-on experiences—internships, research, competitions, study away, career-focused short courses, and more—that empower them with the twenty-first century skills that employers seek. Elevate also ensures that students receive personalized academic and career mentorship from a team of advisers, and are uniquely career-ready upon graduation.

Talented students from throughout the world choose to study at Illinois Tech because of its access to real-world opportunities, renowned academic programs, high value, and the salaries and career prospects of its graduates. For students interested in entrepreneurship, the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship offers state-of-the-art maker spaces, rapid-prototyping facilities, and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs. Illinois Tech is ranked #1 in Illinois among private colleges for return on investment (after aid, PayScale) and is the #44 ranked best value school in the United States ( U.S. News & World Report ). Illinois Tech graduates achieve a 92.8% employment rate within six months of graduation (2021 class). Its alumni include the inventor of the cell phone, the pioneer of barcode technology, and the head scientist for Amazon Alexa, among other inventors, experts, and thought leaders. 

Students enjoy the benefits of studying and living on a historic campus just minutes from downtown Chicago, which offers abundant networking, internship, and career opportunities across a wide range of industries. Less than a mile from Lake Michigan’s stunning beaches, Illinois Tech’s Mies Campus has been acclaimed as “one of America’s most beautiful college campuses.” Housing options include acclaimed, newly renovated residence halls designed by world-renowned architects, including Helmut Jahn and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Illinois Tech students come from more than 106 countries and all 50 states. At Illinois Tech they can participate in more than 170 student organizations, which range from professional societies to Greek organizations to associations that represent people from a multitude of backgrounds, countries, and cultures. The university also has 17 competitive collegiate athletics teams in addition to intramural sports, including soccer, cricket, and badminton.