The University
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.
Ranked 117* nationally
U.S. News & World Report, 2020
Ranked fifth* in the U.S. for a Master’s in Finance degree
The Financial Time, 2018
One of the world’s leading design schools
A focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields
Most innovative advancements of the modern age
Alumni include a Nobel laureate and the inventor of the cell phone
The city
Chicago is a great place to study, conduct research, and explore a wide range of intellectual and professional pursuits. From medicine to financial markets and from high-tech start-ups to non-profits, Chicago provides countless pathways in life. The city’s growing tech field feeds growth in multiple sectors including science, management, energy, and marketing and creative industries.
Voted ‘best city in the world’*
*Time Out’s 2018 City Life Index
7th in the Global Cities Index*
*ATKearney
TOP 10 cities for technology careers*
*CIO
Famous Chicagoans include Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama
Thriving metropolis with a rich cultural history
A fantastic place for entertainment, sporting events and art museums
Careers
There has never been a better time to study, live and work in Chicago, home to dozens of accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces. Illinois Tech educates students to become part of the wave of innovation that is driving Chicago forward, gaining global recognition as an international hub for talent and infrastructure.
Illinois Tech students have had internships at Microsoft, US Bank, Kellogg’s, Google and IBM
Illinois Tech runs amazing job fairs attended by top organizations
Chicago is home to leading companies such as United Airlines, Google, McDonald’s and Motorola
Great network opportunities