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A Better Tomorrow

No one's more determined to discover what's possible than Illinois Grainger Engineering
— solving the world's toughest challenges is in our DNA.

 

Facts and Rankings

41
top ten ranked degree programs and specialties

25
top five ranked degree programs and specialities

#5
undergraduate engineering program in the nation

#7
graduate engineering program in the nation

#2
online master's engineering program in the nation

600+
world-class faculty and industry experts

18K+
students from 50 states and 100 countries

100K+
alumni worldwide


Academic Programs

When you join Grainger Engineering, you join the next generation of change-makers.  Let's invent the future in engineering and computing together.

Preparing to go to college for the first time or looking to transfer from another institution? We've got you covered! Explore our majors, sign up for a visit, prepare to apply and more.

We offer many options, from graduate and professional programs to online degrees and certificates. Discover the best path for your goals, learn how to apply, and find faculty in your field.

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Grainger Engineers at Work

Big challenges. Bold solutions. See how Grainger engineers are shaping tomorrow's world.  

New center launched in partnership with Capital One

The Center for Generative AI Safety, Knowledge Systems and Cybersecurity (ASKS) will be dedicated to advancing the safety, security and trustworthiness of generative AI models across multiple domains.

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Revolutionizing health care with engineering

Grainger engineers are developing transformative solutions to address global health challenges.

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Two brothers, one college

With passion and purpose, the Lindsay brothers are building their futures at Grainger Engineering.

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Building the world’s first university research center for large metal additive manufacturing

Grainger Engineering will lead a $9M Department of Defense center, further pushing the boundaries of advanced manufacturing.

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#7 graduate program in the nation

Ranked #7 overall by U.S. News and World Report, our Grainger Engineering graduate program prepares the next generation of engineering and computing leaders.

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IQMP named one of 2025's most innovative companies

Grainger engineers are leading the charge at the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, recently dubbed the #5 most innovative company in economic development for 2025 by Fast Company.

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Grainger Engineering Magazine

OUT NOW: Engineering Takes on Cancer

Grainger Engineering is leveraging engineering principles to accelerate advancements in cancer biology and treatment

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Research for Good

We're engineered to make the world better than we found it. Our researchers innovate solutions that save lives, sustain a healthier planet and help societies thrive — and we do it every day.

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Entrepreneurship

Grainger Engineering will change the way you see the world to tackle important challenges. Through our entrepreneurial programs and opportunities, you'll gain the skills necessary to become a successful innovator and leader.

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Chicago

America's next great tech epicenter isn't on either coast. It's in Chicago, where the city's industrial might has merged with Grainger Engineering's groundbreaking discoveries — from quantum to AI and beyond.

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