The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana United States

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59Postgraduate programs

About The Grainger College of Engineering

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a formidable force in engineering. Our sought-after faculty, top-flight rankings, and award-winning graduates haven't just turned heads - they have changed the world. The list of inventions and innovations, prize-winners and patents, solutions and start-ups that have come from Grainger Engineering is too long to list. Our high-achieving and determined learners, coupled with our high standards and powerful opportunities, yield great rewards not only for our students, but for all.

41 top ten ranked degrees and specialties, 25 in the top 5
#5 overall undergraduate engineering program
#9 overall graduate engineering program
98% of students secure top-choice employment or continued education
5 year Ph.D. funding guarantee

About The Grainger College of Engineering

41 top ten ranked degrees and specialties, 25 in the top 5
#5 overall undergraduate engineering program
#9 overall graduate engineering program
98% of students secure top-choice employment or continued education
5 year Ph.D. funding guarantee

Available programs

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is leading the future of engineering across every field. We offer 19 undergraduate engineering programs across a wide range of engineering fields with an emphasis on providing an interdisciplinary curriculum. Our innovative and top-ranked majors guarantee that there is a program geared toward the change you want to make in the world.

Undergraduate students apply and enroll directly into their major of choice, which fosters an immersive experience with faculty and peers in departments, builds community, and enables involvement in research and extracurriculars related specifically to academic goals.

We proudly offer several unique programs that are designed to address critical fields with growing demands for highly skilled, trained engineers, including 14 Computer Science (CS) + X degrees and a first-of-its-kind B.S. in Neural Engineering.

Grainger Engineering also offers an Engineering Undeclared program that allows first-year students to explore major options during their first two years of undergraduate study.

Engineering and Technology (2)

B.S.: Aerospace Engineering

B.S.: Agricultural and Biological Engineering

B.S.: Bioengineering

B.S.: Chemical Engineering

B.S.: Civil Engineering

B.S.: Computer Engineering

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Natural Sciences (2)

B.S.: Physics

Engineering and Technology (3)

Aerospace Engineering - M.S. | Online

Aerospace Engineering, M.S.

Aerospace Systems Engineering - M.Eng.

Aerospace Systems Engineering - M.Eng. | Online

Agricultural & Biological Engineering, M.S.

Autonomy & Robotics - M.Eng.

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Life Sciences and Medicine (3)

Digital Agriculture, M.Eng.

Natural Sciences (3)

Instrumentation & Applied Physics - M.Eng.

Engineering and Technology (2)

Aerospace Engineering - Ph.D.

Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Ph.D.

Bioengineering - Ph.D.

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - Ph.D.

Civil Engineering - Ph.D.

Computer Science - Ph.D.

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Natural Sciences (2)

Physics - Ph.D.

University information

The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers undergraduate and graduate program options, on-campus and online.

Admissions processes and requirements may vary. Use the links below to explore your area of study and get ready to apply.

Undergraduate Admissions | Graduate Admissions

Bachelor

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

7.5+

Master

GPA

IELTS

7.5+

TOEFL

103+

Trusted by federal agencies and industry alike, our institutes and centers are home to world-class research infrastructure, faculty, students and industry experts. They drive fundamental discoveries and rapidly transfer technology and findings to society. This is why we are routinely among the top global institutions in terms of research support and the impact that research has.

Faculty and students are just two of the core elements of The Grainger College of Engineering. The facilities in Grainger Engineering and at the University of Illinois are an integral part of the groundbreaking work on campus. Multidisciplinary research is fostered through research spaces designed specifically for collaboration.

Coordinated Science Laboratory
A premier, multidisciplinary research laboratory that focuses on information technology at the crossroads of circuits, computing, control, and communications.

Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab
One of the country's largest and most sophisticated university facilities for conducting photonics, microelectronics, biotechnology, and nanotechnology research.

Materials Research Laboratory
Brings together world-class faculty and students in condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and materials science in a highly collaborative research environment.

Learn more about Grainger Engineering research facilities

Student life

Grainger Engineering graduate students work together with over 600 faculty in nearly every imaginable specialty. With the #7 highest research expenditures among engineering colleges in the U.S., 150+ campus labs, centers and institutes, and the entrepreneurial engine that is Illinois' Research Park, the opportunities at Grainger Engineering are as limitless as our students.

Additionally, Grainger Engineering students are a part of the award-winning University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - named the #9 best public university in the U.S. - and the Champaign-Urbana community - named the #6 best college town in the U.S.

Our students enjoy involvement in some of the 1,000+ registered student organizations, attending Illini athletic events and exploring Champaign-Urbana.

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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The University of Illinois and Grainger Engineering offer many options for financial aid.

Most undergraduate financial aid is awarded through the university's Office of Student Financial Aid. Learn more about other available undergraduate funding on our undergraduate aid webpage.

For graduate students, Ph.D. students are guaranteed 5 years of funding if admitted. Students in other eligible programs are invited to apply for research and teaching assistantships to gain valuable experience in their fields of study while simultaneously earning stipends and tuition waivers to help offset the costs of obtaining a graduate degree.

Additional funding opportunities include fellowships, travel grants, and scholarships. Support for writing applications for these programs is also available. Visit our graduate funding page to learn more.