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About Illinois Tech

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Innovative Education for the Modern Professional

Illinois Tech is Chicago’s only tech-focused university, nationally ranked for innovation and academic excellence. Our online degree programs offer a career-focused education with interactive coursework, practical projects, and a learning environment that fosters collaboration. Gain the expertise to thrive in a broad range of high-demand careers, while being supported by a community that prioritizes your success and growth.

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Why Choose an Online Program at Illinois Tech?

Illinois Tech online programs are designed for professionals like you, seeking career growth without putting life on hold. With flexible scheduling, multiple start dates, and career-focused learning, you can study when it works for you. Our expert faculty bring real-world experience into the virtual classroom, and a strong professional network helps you stay connected. Gain the skills, confidence, and support you need to advance into higher-level roles and reach your full potential.

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Illinois Tech Accreditation and Recognition

Illinois Tech online programs are fully accredited and consistently recognized in national rankings for academic excellence and quality.

  • Illinois Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Stuart School of Business at Illinois Tech is an accredited member of AACSB International
  • Illinois Tech is #1 in Illinois for the “Best Salaries of Graduates” (The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, 2025)
  • Stuart School of Business recognized among the “Best Business Schools” (The Princeton Review, 2024)
  • Illinois Tech is the #29 Best Value School in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

Illinois Tech Fast Facts

  • Illinois Tech is the only tech-focused university in Chicago
  • Established in 1890
  • 17:1 student to faculty ratio
  • 71% of graduate students are international students
  • 111 countries represented

Our Vision and Values

Illinois Tech aims to be globally recognized for innovation and excellence in education and research, leveraging Chicago and a strong focus on technology and professional development.

Chicago’s Tech University

Founded to support Chicago’s rise as an industrial powerhouse, Illinois Tech remains true to that vision as a nationally ranked, tech-focused research university. Today, it sits at the heart of the city’s innovation and technology ecosystem.

Opportunity and Value

Illinois Tech is an engine of opportunity, providing the best ROI in the state and among the best in the nation.

Research Driven

Illinois Tech is advancing innovation-focused initiatives that unite faculty and students across disciplines to address urgent global and national challenges. These efforts highlight the university’s research strengths while combining technical expertise with human-centered impact.

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Our Mission

The mission of Illinois Tech is to provide distinctive and relevant education in an environment of scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation. We are a supportive and collaborative community where students, faculty, staff, and alumni are valued and respected.