9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Biomedical Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is awarded in recognition of a high level of mastery in the subject matter and significant original research contributions in biomedical engineering.

The Civil Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is awarded in recognition of a high level of mastery in the field of civil engineering and upon demonstration of a distinct ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in the field.

The Chemical Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is awarded to students in recognition of mastery in chemical/biological engineering and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to the advancement of chemical engineering.

The Environmental Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is awarded in recognition of mastery in environmental engineering and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in environmental engineering.

The Technology and Humanities programme from Illinois Institute of Technology  prepares students for faculty-line and alternative academic careers in university research and teaching, as well as for advanced research and development positions in the private and government sectors.

The Electrical Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is awarded in recognition of mastery in the field of electrical engineering and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to knowledge in that field. 

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology provides students with the latest research-based education and knowledge through advanced coursework, state-of-the-art and original research, and publication of novel results in preparation for careers in academia and industrial research and development.

The Industrial-Organizational Psychology programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is the oldest, most successful, and most respected programme in the Chicago area.

The Materials Science and Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology provides advanced, research-based education and knowledge through advanced coursework, state-of-the-art and original research, and the publication of novel results in preparation for careers in academia and industrial research and development.