What is IGY?
Our International Graduate program is uniquely designed to support you as you pursue a graduate degree at Illinois Tech. You will improve your academic and English language levels and benefit from an authentic student experience in the U.S.
How it works
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Improve your English language level
- Academic writing skills
- Academic reading skills
- Presentation and discussion skills
- Listening and note taking
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Improve your academic grades and study skills
- Improve your grade-point average
- Learn the study skills essential for success in U.S. universities
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Receive specialist university progression support
- Expert guidance on which degree to progress to
- One-to-one support sessions
- Faculty visits and meetings
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Progress to a university degree at Illinois Tech
Majors
Entry requirements
Progression degree options
International Graduate Year academic classes are available within the degree programs listed below.
Progression options
- Architectural Engineering
- Applied Mathematics (MSc)
- Architectural Engineering (M.ENG)
- Architectural Engineering (MSc)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biological Engineering
- Biology (MSc)
- Chemistry (MSc)
- Computer Engineering (MSc)
- Computer Engineering in Internet of Things
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering & Management(M.ENG)
- Cyber Forensics and Security
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Data Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electricity Markets
- Energy Systems, Energy Conservation and Building Track (M.ENG)
- Energy Systems, Energy Generation and Sustainability Track (M.ENG)
Progression options
- Energy Systems, Energy Transmission and Markets Track (M.ENG)
- Engineering Management, Product Design and Development track
- Architectural Engineering (MSc)
- Engineering Management, Project Management Track
- Environmental Engineering (M.ENG)
- Environmental Management & Sustainability (MSc)
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- Finance (MSc)
- Information Technology Management
- Manufacture Engineering (M.ENG)
- Material Chemistry
- Mathematical Finance
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Public Administration
- Public Works (Infrastructure Engineering and Management)
- Structural Engineering (M. ENG)
- Transportation Engineering (M.ENG)
- Urban Systems Engineering (M. ENG)
Fees and Dates
Fees
Annual Fees
Tuition
Housing & Dining
Health Insurance
Mandatory Fees
Registration
$30,618*
$16,528**
$1,973
$2,120**
$300
$30,618*
$16,528**
$1,973
$2,120**
$300
Fees are subject to change
*Estimated cost calculated by 18 credits at $1,614 per credit
**Estimated
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships available
(country based)
Admission
Requirements
GPA
English Level
GRE/GMAT
Min 2.5 GPA
70 TOEFL
Not required
Min 3.0 GPA
90 TOEFL
Not currently required
Dates 2023-24
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Spring 2023 |
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
Application deadline |
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1st June |
TBC |
TBC |
Finance/I-20 deadline |
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17th July |
TBC |
TBC |
Move-in |
02nd January |
12th August |
03rd January |
12th August |
Semester 1 |
09th January - 06th May |
21st August - 09th December |
08th January - 04th May |
19th August - 07th December |
Semester 2 |
22nd May - 12th August |
08th January - 04th May |
13th May - 03rd August |
13th Jaunaury- 05th May |
Application
checklist and deadlines
Key
IGY
Direct Entry
Not required for IFY
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Complete application form
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Degree transcripts or a minimum of six terms’ transcripts if still due to graduate
to complete
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Official copy of English proficiency
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Financial affidavit of support
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Bank statement (if required)
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Copy of passport identity page
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Pay deposit amount
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Explanation of any gaps in academic record e.g. resume
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Immigration check form including copies of any previous visas
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Professional statement
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Resume if applying to Stuart School of Business
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Letter of recommendation
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GRE or GMAT (for business school) score
Depending on the student's individual circumstances, additional information may be required.