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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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top ten ranked degree programs and specialties
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top 5 ranked degrees and specialities
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overall undergraduate degree program
#7
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
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Nobel Prize winners
News
- Researchers Discover a New Type of Biomaterial for Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment
- Nanophotonic platform boosts efficiency of nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation
- Truman Scholarship awarded to U. of I. junior
- Illinois alum, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vilas Dhar Visits the College
- Impacting Lives One Gut at a Time
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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.
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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.
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