Private research university in Chicago blending tech innovation with Mies van der Rohe architecture.
Illinois Tech offers 50+ undergraduate majors and 100+ graduate degrees across STEM-focused disciplines including engineering, computer science, architecture, design, business, law, and sciences. The university is classified as an R2 Doctoral University with high research activity. In 2020, the university reorganized into the College of Computing and the revamped Lewis College of Science and Letters, consolidating computer science, applied mathematics, information technology, and humanities programs. The Institute of Design, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and Stuart School of Business are integrated schools within the university.
The iconic 120-acre Mies Campus in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood features 20 buildings designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and is recognized as one of America's most beautiful college campuses. Notable structures include S.R. Crown Hall (1956, National Historic Landmark), State Street Village residence hall (2003), and the McCormick Tribune Campus Center (2003). Illinois Tech operates five campuses across the Chicago area, including the Downtown Conviser Law Center, Fulton Market life sciences facility, Rice Campus in Wheaton, and Moffett Campus in Bedford Park. The university is launching Illinois Tech Mumbai in fall 2026, becoming the first U.S. university approved to establish a degree-granting campus in India.
Illinois Tech accepts both domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers Early Decision, Regular Decision, and Transfer admission pathways. Undergraduate applicants are evaluated on academic credentials and standardized test scores. Graduate admission varies by program. The university provides need-based and merit-based financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, and federal work-study. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency.
Illinois Tech graduates achieve strong employment outcomes with starting salaries well above the national average. The university ranks #1 in Illinois for eight-year median graduate earnings and #22 in the U.S. for graduate salaries (Wall Street Journal 2026). The university maintains a 130-year legacy of research excellence through the Office of Research, which oversees initiatives in computation and data, health and wellness, and urban futures. Illinois Tech's Elevate program guarantees access to experiential learning including internships, research, and competitions.