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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

42
top ten ranked degree programs and specialties

26
top five ranked degree programs and specialities

#5
undergraduate engineering program in the nation

#6
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.  

Celebrating 75 years of world-changing technological advances

For over seven decades, the Coordinated Science Laboratory (CSL) has brought together experts across fields to solve complex challenges and shape the future.

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Grainger Engineering named #6 graduate program in the nation

This U.S. News & World Report ranking reflects a graduate community defined by curiosity, excellence and a drive to make lasting impact. Explore our programs and apply today!

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Grainger Engineering research to power the next generation of nuclear energy systems

The Illinois Nuclear Power Institute (INPI) will focus on advanced reactor technologies, integrated energy systems, safety, licensing and workforce development.

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Illinois Microreactor Demonstration Project marks major milestone in research reactor deployment

IMDP has submitted its construction permit application, a key step in bringing a research microreactor to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Match Day 2026: CI MED physician innovators chosen by residency programs at top hospitals, clinics

Trained at the intersection of engineering, innovation and medicine, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Class of 2026 is uniquely positioned to impact health care nationwide as they embark on careers, delivering essential and specialized care to patients.

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Grainger Engineering opens innovative path to advanced degrees for Chicago State students

A new 4+1 pathway program has been announced for physics students interested in pursuing graduate studies in electrical and computer engineering, giving CSU physics students a direct route to a Master of Engineering from one of the nation's top-ranked engineering programs.

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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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