Admissions
Your path to Grainger Engineering begins here.
The University of Illinois' Grainger College of Engineering is a global leader for engineering education and research, offering admission options to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both on-campus and online. Our students and faculty take on the world’s most important challenges, working together at the intersections of discipline to advance science, technology, and the human experience.
Undergraduate
Application requirements, admissions criteria, and upcoming deadlines for first-year, transfer, and international students.
Graduate
Complete guidelines and application requirements for graduate admissions at the University of Illinois.
Online
Course registration, program admissions, and other application requirements for online engineering students.
Engineering Degree Programs
Program Name | Degrees Offered |
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Aerospace Engineering | |
Autonomy & Robotics | |
Agricultural and Biological Engineering | |
Bioengineering | |
Biomedical Image Computing | |
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | |
Civil and Environmental Engineering | |
Computer Engineering | |
Computing Fundamentals | |
Computer Science | |
Electrical Engineering | |
Electrical & Computer Engineering | |
Engineering Mechanics | |
Energy Systems | |
Financial Engineering | |
Physics | |
Plasma Engineering | |
Industrial Engineering | |
Innovation, Leadership & Engineering Entrepreneurship | |
Materials Science and Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Neural Engineering | |
Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering | |
Systems Engineering and Design | |
Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering | |
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics |
Imagine what you will do at Illinois.
Grainger Engineering offers a top-ranked, unrivaled academic experience. Instructed by the leading experts in your field, you can be sure you are receiving an elite engineering education in the classroom and through hands-on research experiences. Our reputation for excellence in education allows you to customize an enriching education that challenges you to think creatively and critically to make an impact on the world.
Which major is right for you?
Take our majors quiz to discover which of our 15 top-ranked programs match best with your interests.
Begin Your Application
Exploring the Grainger Engineering admissions requirements for undergraduate, graduate, and online engineering programs is your first step towards a future as a leader in the world of engineering. Ready to do the impossible? Get started on your application today:
Planning a Campus Visit
From state-of-the-art labs and research centers to inviting residences and student life spaces—visit virtually and see what makes the Grainger Engineering campus such a special place to study, work, and live!
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Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about tuition and financial aid opportunities available to engineering students at every level, including merit-based scholarships, funding for graduate students, and financial aid for online students.
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Application Status Information
Checking in on the status of an application under review is quick and easy through our admissions portal that you can access at any time.
Check the status of your application
If you have already received an offer of admission, you can accept your offer, manage your personalized admitted student checklist, and learn more about completing your enrollment requirements!