The College of Engineering attracts the best and brightest students and faculty from around the state, the nation and the world. The variety of viewpoints and cultures brings a broad perspective that enriches the intellectual and cultural diversity of the campus community. Your time here will be transformational.
James Scholars
The James Scholars Program in Engineering is an honors program offering special course sections and enhanced opportunities for scholarship.
International Opportunity
To further broaden the student experience, the International Programs in Engineering Office organizes student travel to more than 50 different countries. Engineers Without Borders and other student and faculty groups organize service projects to put your engineering education to work helping communities around the world. Engineering is a global profession, and students are encouraged to include an international experience—study, work or service—in their education plans.
Enrichment through Diversity
Other academic enrichment programs in engineering include the Morrill Engineering Program and the Women in Engineering Program, which provide academic and personal support to student populations typically underrepresented in engineering.
The University of Illinois is proud of its diverse student body and faculty—the campus promotes and fosters an inclusive and diverse campus community. The university’s goal is to heighten awareness and engagement regarding issues of identity and the importance of examining and respecting differences.
Engineering Visionary Scholarships are college-level scholarships awarded to a small number of select students from underrepresented groups who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and exceptional promise. The recipients, who are identified through the admissions process (not by application), recieve considerable support for their four years in Engineering at Illinois.
