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Facts and Rankings
41
top ten ranked degree programs and specialties
25
top 5 ranked degrees and specialities
#5
overall undergraduate degree program
#9
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
97%
of undergraduates land their first-choice destination
8
Nobel Prize winners
News
Space Communications Technology
- Engineering News
- October 11, 2024
- Lighting the Way in a New Future in Quantum Computing
- U of I leads new NSF-funded alliance to increase opportunities for minority students in STEM
- New Engineering Access Alliance with City Colleges of Chicago continues Grainger Engineering effort to expand educational accessibility
- Federal grant supercharges semiconductor training, bridges workforce gap
- Introducing Grainger Engineering's accomplished new faculty
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.
Grainger Engineering Magazine
Illinois engineers are applying advanced artificial intelligence solutions to skyscrapers, personalized medicine, cybersecurity and more.
At Grainger Engineering, the possibilities are limitless.
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.
Which major is right for you?
Take our majors quiz to discover which of our 19 top-ranked programs match best with your interests.