About Illinois Tech
DIscover. Create. Solve.
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois Tech offers both Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs with over 40 majors specializing in Engineering, Science, Psychology, Architecture, Business, and Technology.
Illinois Institute of Technology is ranked 80* nationally and is positioned in the top 2% of all U.S. universities.
It's recognized as one of the world's leading design schools with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and related fields and has been responsible for some of the most innovative advancements of the modern age, including the development of re-entry technology for spacecraft.
*U.S. News & World Report
Students at Illinois Tech are exposed to passionate people who share the quest for discovery. AT Illinois Tech, students find a one-of-a-kind educational experience—one that offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and world-class resources. Students are enabled to explore what motivates them and create their own excellence.
#1 in the Chicago Region for Occupational Earnings Power
The Brookings Institute
#44
Best Value University
U.S. News & World Report
92.8%
Career Placement Rate
Illinois Tech's 2020-21 graduates reporting
Elevate Your Future
The unique Elevate Your Future Program at Illinois Tech guarantees all students, who enrol in the program, hands-on experiences, a personalized academic program and career plan. and the 21st century skills and knowledge to ensure they are able to achieve career success.
Chicago and the rest of the world
Illinois Tech is an international students'path to the wide world of corporate, nonprofit, rsearch and startup community of Chicago and beyond. Graduate prospects and futures are bolstered by a global network of more than 86,000 alumni.
High-impact research
Students and faculty at Illinois Tech work together to conduct world-leading research that harnesses the power of cutting edge technology and innovation to enhance the progression of humankind. The home of the country’s first research nuclear reactor and the nation’s first functional microgrid - recent research now focuses on topics ranging from robotics to genomics and big data to urban sustainability, Illinois Tech is investigating tomorrow’s grand challenges through a tech lens. A rich array of projects in the field and the lab, robust mentorship, and access to world-class facilities support the Illinois Tech research community and enable the next generation of researchers to explore their bold ideas.