Established in 1890, IIT is a private research university in Chicago. It is known for its programs in engineering, architecture (influenced by Mies van der Rohe who designed its campus), design (Institute of Design), computer science, and law.
Address: 10 West 35th Street, 60616 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Engineering, Architecture, Design
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Historic ties to modernist architecture (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed main campus and taught there). Institute of Design is highly regarded. Located in Chicago with access to industry and cultural resources.
Research:
Research in areas such as engineering (electrical, chemical, materials, biomedical), computer science (AI, cybersecurity), architecture, design, food science, and fluid dynamics.
Famous Alumnis:
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (former faculty), Martin Cooper, Marvin Camras, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Virgil Abloh (Master of Architecture)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
6900
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
70500
Pros
Strong architecture and design programs, solid engineering education, located in a major city (Chicago), notable modernist campus, good value for a private tech university.
Cons
Urban campus environment with some safety concerns in surrounding areas, private university cost, some programs less globally ranked than top-tier tech schools, smaller endowment than some peers.
Best For
Students interested in engineering, architecture, or design, often valuing a hands-on approach, a technology-focused education, and the resources of a major city like Chicago.
- Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Sensors, Cybersecurity, Design for Sustainability, Design Thinking, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Robotics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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