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39
top ten ranked degree programs and specialties

29
top 5 ranked degrees and specialities

#5
overall undergraduate degree program

#11
overall graduate degree program

#2
overall ranking among online master's in engineering

48%
of undergraduate students participate in research

46%
women in undergraduate class

94%
of undergraduates land their first-choice destination

8
Nobel Prize winners

Our Impact

The Grainger College of Engineering is one of the top engineering programs in the world, enabling individuals to improve their quality of life through education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and societal engagement. Our graduates and faculty transform the world for the better.

Advancing frontiers of research

The world's brightest minds are here at Grainger Engineering, tackling today’s toughest challenges through research and experiential learning.

Our Research

Collaborating as a community

We are dedicated to producing the most innovative and creative leaders by establishing a strong community through student organizations and involvement. 

Our Communities

Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are among Grainger Engineering’s core values for an exceptional research, academic and college experience. 

Our Commitment

Illinois engineers are applying advanced artificial intelligence solutions to skyscrapers, personalized medicine, cybersecurity and more.   

At Grainger Engineering, the possibilities are limitless.

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Academics

The Grainger Engineering academic experience offers engaging professors, state-of-the-art facilities and resources, and endless opportunities for all students. Whether you're a first-year undergraduate, working toward a PhD or seeking a professional development certificate, we'll help you become the engineer you want to be.

Undergraduate

Explore our major options and customize your education with flexible minors and dual-degree programs. 

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate

Impact science and industry with our professional and research-oriented, thesis-based master's and Ph.D. program, offered across 12 departments.

Graduate Programs

Online

Discover our flexible online master's degrees and certificate programs, customized to provide knowledge that immediately applies to the workplace.

Online Programs & Certificates

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Take our majors quiz to discover which of our 19 top-ranked programs match best with your interests.

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