Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Chicago, United States

Illinois Institute of Technology (also referred to as Illinois Tech) is home to more than 7,800 students from 130 countries enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, the sciences, architecture, human sciences, design, business and applied technology.

#601 Ranking
97 Scholarships
659 Academic Staff
7,266 Students
2,457 Students (int'l)
2,165 Students (female)
Private Institution Type

Top reasons to study here

Illinois Tech has been named an educational “Best Value” by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and Fiske Guide to College.
Chicago was ranked as Best City in the World by Time-Out Magazine, based on affordability, culture, food, drink, happiness, neighborhoods.
Illinois Tech is ranked #103 by U.S. News & World Report – in the of U.S. institutions Top 3%.

History

Illinois Tech was created in 1940 by the merger of Armour Institute and Lewis Institute. Located on the west side of Chicago, Lewis Institute, established in 1895 by the estate of hardware merchant and investor Allen C. Lewis, offered liberal arts as well as science and engineering courses for both men and women.

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, technology-focused research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law.

Research

Research Services:

Research at Illinois Tech
Research Institutes & Centers
Funding Opportunities
Sponsored Research & Programs
Research Compliance
Office of Technology Development

University Technology Park

Research Institutes:

IIT Research Institute (IITRI)
IIT Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering
IIT Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (WISER)
Institute for Food Safety and Health
Robert W. Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation

Career

Career Services at Illinois Tech is the place to begin when you want to get serious about pursuing your career. We want you to start thinking about life after Illinois Tech from the first day you walk onto campus. We’re here to help you map out your career plan, to guide you to meaningful work, and to support you throughout your entire professional life.

Illinois Institute of Technology Scholarships

PhD Master Bachelor

Below you will find scholarships related to Illinois Institute of Technology. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

Merit-based Need-based

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The Next Genius Foundation Scholarship

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Next Genius Foundation

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CONACYT Scholarships For Doctoral Studies Abroad

Merit-based Need-based

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South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships

Merit-based Need-based

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Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships

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American Australian Association (AAA)

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Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation

Merit-based Need-based

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Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam

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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios

Merit-based Need-based

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Fulbright Scholarship

Merit-based Need-based

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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

Merit-based Need-based

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Fulbright Program

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NORAM Scholarships

Merit-based Need-based

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Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

Merit-based Need-based

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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia

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Latin American Caribbean Scholarship

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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships

Merit-based Need-based

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Tatra Banka Scholarship

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Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2025

601 -132

2024

469 -26

2023

443

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2025

-

2024

351 50

2023

401

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2024

-

2023

-

2022

901

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2025

-

2024

796 -61

2023

735

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Housing services

Moving on campus into one of our residence halls will prove to be a wonderful experience! Our mission is to empower residents by providing leadership opportunities and support services that foster community development, academic success, and personal growth. The Office of Residence Life office provides a quality living environment which promotes the well-being of campus residents and guests through well maintained facilities and accommodations.

Library services

The mission of the libraries of Illinois Institute of Technology is to acquire, organize, preserve, and disseminate knowledge in order to support the research needs of students and faculty. Collectively, the libraries offer access to over 1.8 million volumes, including books, journals, newspapers, videos, DVDs, maps, microforms, and government documents.

Medical services

Student Health and Wellness Center

The SHWC provides health, advocacy, wellness, and knowledge to the students and community of IL Tech in order to promote holistic, lifelong success. We hope you will spend some time exploring the types of services we offer the IL Tech community and various ways we promote overall wellbeing.

Campus life

Some of the most famous buildings in the world, designed by legendary architects, are located on IIT Main Campus in Chicago. S. R. Crown Hall, an elegant steel-and-glass National Historic Landmark, is a marvel of engineering and simplicity by former IIT professor and Architecture dean Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Elevated trains run through the Rem Koolhaas-designed McCormick Tribune Campus Center. And IIT alumnus Helmut Jahn's State Street Village is one of the on-campus places to live.

Mies (main) Campus
Downtown Campus
Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus
Moffett Campus (Institute for Food Safety and Health)

Student clubs

Several organizations in:

Arts & Media
Community Service
Cultural
Faith and Spiritual
Fraternity/Sorority
Hobby and Special Interest
Professional Organizations
Sports
Student Services

Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Armour College of Engineering programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET:

Aerospace Engineering, B.S.
Architectural Engineering, B.S.
Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
Chemical Engineering, B.S.
Civil Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.
Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Chicago-Kent College of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association.

College of Architecture NAAB-accredited programs include the Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture.

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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