Prospective Students

What punctuates the Illinois Tech undergraduate experience? Here are three important things you’ll find at Illinois Tech—and no place else:

Chicago’s Tech University: We are the only comprehensive tech-focused university in the Chicago area. From skyscrapers to startups, Illinois Tech has fueled the city’s rise as a global metropolis.
Opportunity and Value: Illinois Tech is an engine of opportunity, providing the best return on investment in the state and among the best in the nation.
Active Learning: Our students learn by creating, inventing, and solving—not just in the classroom.

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Undergraduate Student Career Outcomes

Illinois Tech graduates are in high demand. See what our graduates are doing within six months of graduation.

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Graduate Student Career Outcomes

Learn about the opportunities that open up after earning an advanced degree

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Unveiling the Cipher: The Indispensable Role of Certifications in Cybersecurity Careers

In the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity, certifications are not merely beneficial; they are often critical for career progression and establishing professional credibility. Having maneuvered through the highly competitive process of securing Summer internships for two semesters as a graduate student …

By Manoj Viswanathan

The Importance of Student Organizations on Campus

My name is Jason Zhou, an active student on campus. Besides pursuing my studies in Architectural Engineering and working as a Peer Career Coach, I’m active in a few student organizations on campus. Student organizations are a great way to …

By Jason Zhou

Welcome to the Paul V. Galvin Library

Welcome back to Illinois Tech! We at the Galvin Library are so excited to have students back on campus. The library is home to a wide variety of resources that will help you ace your classes and make the most …

By Kylie Eastman