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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

42
top ten ranked degree programs and specialties

24
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.

AI method to transform alloy properties prediction and design

Grainger engineers have developed a machine-learning method called Material Spatial Intelligence that creates detailed spatial maps of metal alloys’ microstructures, similar to how fingerprints uniquely identify individuals.

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Grainger Engineering-led team tackles computing energy crisis

The Alliance for Maximizing Power Efficiency in Data Centers is bringing industry leaders and top Grainger Engineering researchers together to solve problems at the nexus of computing and energy.

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Grainger Engineering startups lead AI innovation in Y Combinator Fall 2025 batch

Our alumni and students are leading the AI revolution, co-founding seven of the eight U. of I. startups that successfully completed the highly competitive Y Combinator accelerator program this fall. 

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Paul Kwiat, LabEscape named to international Quantum 100 list

Paul Kwiat has been named to the international Quantum 100 list for his seminal contributions to quantum physics and innovative approach to public engagement — specifically LabEscape, the world's first quantum-themed science-based escape room.

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Illinois announces first dual-credit initiative, bringing courses directly to high school students

Starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, CS/STAT 107: Data Science Discovery will be one of four U. of I. courses taught in the classrooms of select Illinois high schools as part of the new Dual Credit Learning Accelerator initiative.

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Hall of Fame honorees share insights on innovation, leadership and impact

The Grainger College of Engineering inducted three extraordinary individuals into The Grainger Engineering Hall of Fame on November 14.

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Grainger Engineering Magazine

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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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