The College of Engineering at Illinois is among the world's most prestigious and largest engineering institutions, with undergraduate and graduate programs rated among the top five nationally. Nearly 7,400 undergraduates and more than 2,700 graduate students are divided within 12 specialized departments. The breadth and scope of research activities are enormous--more than $220 million funding more than 2,000 projects by some 650 researchers and thousands of graduate and undergraduate students. In addition to long-standing leadership in traditional engineering specialties, they are pioneering new areas such as nanotechnology, bioengineering, trusted computer systems, novel materials, and much more.

A Message from the Dean

Meet the Administration
The College of Engineering at Illinois is one of the most prestigious and largest engineering institutions in the nation and it requires leaders dedicated to pursuing excellence in all areas to maintain this position. You can learn more about those leaders here.

LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION & IMPACT: This is Engineering at Illinois   
The online edition of the College’s signature publication highlights the excellence that is our hallmark. Meet a selected number of faculty, students, and alumni who are leading change on our campus and around the world in critically important global arenas: information technology, infrastructure, nanotechnology, transforming engineering education, and more.

Facts & Figures
A selection of short facts and statistics about Engineering at Illinois, our faculty, and our students.

Rankings
While published rankings are but one small measure of excellence, Engineering at Illinois is regularly listed among the top engineering programs in the United States and worldwide. More specific information about those rankings is available here.

Outreach
Engineering at Illinois pursues numerous efforts to engage the community and educate students on the value of a college education.

Historical Markers Virtual Tour
A number of the outstanding achievements of College of Engineering faculty and researchers are noted on bronze markers across campus. Meet the people behind those achievements and celebrate some of the key accomplishments of the U of I's 143-year history. Each of the 31 markers is equipped with a QR code so your Smartphone can download an encoded audio/video slide show describing the subject on the spot.