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Illinois Institute of Technology Rankings 2025

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Illinois Institute of Technology Ranking

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Illinois Institute of Technology Ranking Highlights
Illinois Institute of Technology University Ranking
Illinois Institute of Technology US News & World Report Ranking 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology QS Ranking 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology Course Ranking
Illinois Institute of Technology Student Reviews

Illinois Institute of Technology
Ranking Highlights

Renowned for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, Illinois Institute of Technology has consistently secured top global university rankings. Offering a wide array of courses across various fields and disciplines for its students, Illinois Institute of Technology stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class education place for international students.

Rated B++ by Shiksha Grading, Illinois Institute of Technology is also rated B++ for MS. Looking at the Shiksha Grading by Courses, most of the Illinois Institute of Technology courses are in the range of B++ and C+ grades.

Although there are multiple grading platforms accessible for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading stand out is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving on, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, Illinois Institute of Technology ranks #601, which is declining in comparison to its last year’s ranking, i.e., #469 in 2024. Illinois Institute of Technology also ranks #351 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to last year, the Illinois Institute of Technology witnessed an improving trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #401 in 2023. Additionally, the Illinois Institute of Technology ranks #105 in the US News 'National University' category in 2025.

Check out more details on Illinois Institute of Technology ranking in the below content.

Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

Q: What university is better, University of Cincinnati or Illinois Institute of Technology?

According to the QS World Rankings 2024, Illinois Institute of Technology has a ranking of #469 and University of Cincinnati has a ranking of #651-700. Some of the other world rankings of both the universities are given as follows:

Year	Illinois Institute of Technology	University of Cincinnati
2020	421	551-600
2021	426	601-650
2022	444	601-650
2023	443	701-750
2024	469	651-700

Q: What is Illinois Tech ranked for MBA?

According to the 2023 rankings by TFE Times, Illinois Tech's Master of Science in Management Science and Analytics programme stands out at 17. Additionally, the Masters of Science in fInance programme is at the 24th position in the US. These rankings reflect that the university is delivering a top-tier education in these specialised graduate programs, further establishing its reputation as a prestigious institution in MBA courses. Check out the below table for 2023 MBA ranking of Illinois Institute of Technology:

Ranked by	Ranking
TFE Times (2023) Masters of Science in Management Science and Analytics	Ranked 17
TFE Times (2023) Masters of Science in Finance.	Ranked 24

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Illinois Institute of Technology US News & World Report Ranking 2025

US News and World Report precedes graduation rates, peer assessment, first-year retention rates, student-faculty ratio, standardized tests, and more while providing global, national, regional, and subject-based rankings.

As per US News Ranking 2024, the Illinois Institute of Technology has bagged the top 100 positions under various categories, such as Aerospace Engineering PG, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering PG, Biomedical Engineering, Best Graduate Law Schools, and more. If we compare the ‘Global University Rankings’, there has been a huge decline in the Illinois Institute of Technology rankings over the years. In 2023, the Global Ranking was #735 which is still at #796 in 2024. Students can check the table below for the Illinois Institute of Technology US News & World Report Rankings over the years:

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Global Universities	729	735	796
National University	122	127	98
Aerospace Engineering PG	35	43	37
Best Graduate Law Schools	91	94	99
Biomedical Engineering PG	103	96	90
Chemical Engineering PG	77	72	67
Civil Engineering PG	107	90	97
Computer Engineering PG	75	71	82
Electrical Engineering PG	90	85	92
Mechanical Engineering PG	75	80	77
UG Business	244	247	211

Illinois Institute of Technology vs Other Universities: US News & World Report Comparison

If we look at the below comparison among renowned universities, such as the Illinois Institute of Technology, the University of Arizona, Arizona State, and the University of Houston, the overall Global University Rankings of the University of Arizona are better than the rest of the universities. As per the US News Global University Ranking 2024, the Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #796, the University of Arizona ranked #115, Arizona State ranked #179, and the University of Houston ranked #421. Students can check the table below for the US News Global University Ranking comparison among top universities:

University Name	US News Global University Ranking 2022	US News Global University Ranking 2023	US News Global University Ranking 2024
Illinois Institute of Technology	729	735	796
University of Arizona	99	108	115
University of Houston	439	432	421
Arizona State University	165	156	179

US News & World Report provides rankings to the Illinois Institute of Technology based on factors such as average 6-year graduation rates, graduation performance rates, college graduate salaries, student-faculty ratio, peer assessment, financial resources per student, faculty salaries, and standardized tests. Students can check the table below for crucial factors with the weightage, US News considers while determining rankings of the Illinois Institute of Technology:

Illinois Institute of Technology Ranking Criteria (US News)	Weightage
Average 6-year graduation rate	16%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell Grant	5.5%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell Grant	5.5%
Average first-year student retention rate	5%
Over performance (+)/Underperformance(-)	10%
Median federal loan debt for grad borrowers	5%
College grads earning more than an HS grad	5%
Student-Faculty Ratio	3%
Faculty salaries rank	6%
Percent of faculty who are full-time	2%
Financial Resources	8%
Student Excellence	5%
Faculty Research	4%

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

Illinois Institute of Technology QS Ranking 2025

As per the Illinois Institute of Technology QS Rankings, there is a huge decline in the world university ranking of the university. Earlier (2023) it was at #443 which had declined to #469 in 2024, and now ranked at #601 in 2025. Also, the university ranked in various subjects (as of 2024) such as Architecture and Built Environment; Engineering and Technology; Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering; Physics and Anatomy. Students can check the table below for the Illinois Institute

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
World University	443	469	601
Architecture and Built Environment	151	151	– / –
Engineering and Technology	355	375	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	351	401	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	401	501	– / –

Illinois Institute of Technology vs Other Universities: QS Comparison

The below QS rankings of top universities suggest that there is a huge reduction in the rankings of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Other universities too faced an extreme decline in their rankings. The Illinois Institute of Technology had shifted from #443 to #601 position, whereas the University of Arizona declined 8 positions as compared to the previous year's ranking. Students can check the table below for a comparison of QS world university rankings among top universities:

University Name	QS World University Ranking 2023	QS World University Ranking 2024	QS World University Ranking 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology	443	469	601
University of Arizona	262	285	293
University of Houston	751	601	651
Arizona State University	219	179	200

QS Rankings 2025 offers annual ranking based on factors such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research influence, and international presence.

Some crucial factors considered by QS for the Illinois Institute of Technology are faculty-student ratio, employer reputation, Employer outcomes, academic reputation, and more. Students can also check the QS ranking criteria with weightage while providing rankings to the Illinois Institute of Technology below:

Illinois Institute of Technology QS Ranking Criteria	Weight out of 100
Academic Reputation	12.8
Citations per Faculty	35.9
Employment Outcomes	12.2
Employer Reputation	11
Faculty Student Ratio	14.1
International Faculty Ratio	19.2
International Research Network	18.9
International Student Ratio	97.3
Sustainability	1.6

Also Check: QS World University Ranking Methodology

Illinois Institute of Technology THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

THE (Times Higher Education) provides impact rankings, world reputation rankings, Asia university rankings, emerging economies university rankings, and more. In addition, it provides a better understanding for those who want to join US universities by publishing news and issues relevant to higher education.

As per the Illinois Institute of Technology THE world rankings, there is a slight improvement in the position of the university as compared to the rankings of 2023. The university was ranked

As per the Illinois Institute of Technology THE world rankings, there is a slight improvement in the position of the university as compared to the rankings of 2023. The university was ranked at #401, which has improved to #351 in 2024. The Illinois Institute of Technology also ranked in categories, such as Psychology, PG Computer Science, Engineering, and more. Students can check the Illinois Institute of Technology THE rankings over the years from the below table:

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
University	351	401	351
Engineering	201	251	251
PG Computer Science	251	301	301
Psychology	251	301	401

Illinois Institute of Technology vs Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education) Comparison

As per the below comparison table, there is a slight improvement in the university rankings of the Illinois Institute of Technology whereas rankings for Arizona State have declined a lot. Earlier (2022) Illinois Institute of Technology THE ranking was #351, which declined to 401 in 2023 and again rose to 351. Similarly, the University of Houston improved its ranking from #601 to #501. Students can check the table below for a comparison of THE university rankings among top universities:

University Name	THE University Ranking 2022	THE University Ranking 2023	THE University Ranking 2024
Illinois Institute of Technology	351	401	351
University of Arizona	150	180	155
University of Houston	601	601	501
Arizona State University	132	156	182

Times Higher Education (THE) takes into account several factors while determining the rankings of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Some of them are teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry. Students can check the table below for the ranking criteria of THE along with the weightage they consider while determining rankings of the Illinois Institute of Technology:

Illinois Institute of Technology Ranking Criteria (THE)	Weightage (Out of 100)
Teaching	41.8
Research environment	26.7
Research quality	70.8
International outlook	92.2
Industry	74

Illinois Institute of Technology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Shanghai Ranking or ARWU comes among the top publishers of international university rankings. It offers both general, specialized, and global rankings to the popular university.

As per the Illinois Institute of Technology ARWU rankings, the university has been ranked high over the years. In 2022, the university ranked #901. Students can check the Illinois Institute of Technology Shanghai rankings over the years below:

Ranked by	2022
Universities	901

Illinois Institute of Technology vs Other Universities: ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Comparison

The ARWU rankings of top universities suggest that the Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #901 in 2022. Along with the Illinois Institute of Technology, the rankings of the University of Arizona remained constant for the past two years. However, the ARWU ranking of the University of Houston has improved by 100 positions. Students can check the comparison below among the Illinois Institute of Technology, along with other top universities for ARWU rankings:

University Name	ARWU University Ranking 2021	ARWU University Ranking 2022	ARWU University Ranking 2023
Illinois Institute of Technology	-	901	-
University of Arizona	101	151	151
University of Houston	201	301	201
Arizona State University	101	101	151

Along with THE, QS, and US news, ARWU is considered one of the most prominent and frequently followed university rating organizations. Top universities are ranked by Shanghai Rankings according to factors like research output, faculty caliber, per capita performance, and educational quality. Out of all the best colleges, the one that meets the aforementioned requirements receives the highest rankings.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Course Ranking

Shiksha has graded Illinois Institute of Technology streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, and Law with B++, B, and C++ grades, respectively. The availability of multiple rankings on the web can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.

When it comes to global level course rankings of Illinois Institute of Technology, the Aerospace Engineering PG, Computer Engineering PG, Architecture & Built Environment, and Engineering & Technology courses of the university rank well in the rankings by US News and QS. Its Aerospace Engineering PG program has been ranked at #43 by US News 2024. Additionally, Illinois Institute of Technology ranks well for Computer Engineering PG course as well. According to US News 2024, the Computer Engineering PG course ranks at #71 in the 2024, whereas, in 2023, its ranking stood at #75.

In the rankings by QS Architecture & Built Environment 2024, Illinois Institute of Technology ranks at #151. Know more about Illinois Institute of Technology courses and subject rankings in the below article.

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Which is a better college for BS in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago or Illinois Institute of Technology?

University of Illinois at Chicago and Illinois Institute of Technology are renowned institutions offering unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation in BS in Computer Science course, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rate of the both the university BS in Computer Science course. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.

Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:

Name of The University	Ranking	Acceptance Rate	1^st Year Tuition Fee of BS Computer Science course
University of Illinois at Chicago	#200	30 - 40%	INR 25.54 L
Illinois Institute of Technology	# 301	22%	INR 40 L

Q: How do I get into the master's in data Science at Illinois Institute of Technology?

The admission requirements for Masters of Data Science are as follows:

One page statement of purpose, with goals and objectives.
Max two letters of recommendation is required and should be submitted from individuals who are able to access your academic calendar and/or career achievements and potential.
Applicants must submit a current resume.
Applicants must submit all original mark sheets for all terms and the original degree Diploma for all degrees
GMAT/GRE Scores if required
English Language Proficiency Proof
Submit Graduate Admission Financial Affidavit of Support
Professional Statement: Possible questions that you may be asked include:
Why are you interested in this program?
How will this programme help your future goals?
Responses to questions should be approximately 150 - 200 words in length
Copy of passport identity page
A personal statement (For Masters in Data Science)

Illinois Institute of Technology
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.5

Part time work3

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.5

Public transportation5

Safety2.8

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration3.8

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M.A.S in Data Science - Batch of 2023

4.1

Best cities to live in. The faculty help in networking.

Tips: For students moving here there will be a cultural shift for sure. It is smart to get referrals for on-campus jobs, as they are limited. Try staying Bridgeport area, as it is affordable and safe. Chicago is one of the best cities in the US, you will get to a lot of networking events outside the university which can help you in many ways.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024Read more

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M.S in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2021

3.2

One of the most Amazing Experiences.

Tips: There's definitely a cultural shift. I personally loved the new country/city/university challenge and was up for all the tasks ahead. Find good friends/roommates who will guide you and help you in your transition. Don't hesitate to change your accommodation if not suitable for your academic preference. I didn't avail of any scholarships because I wasn't aware of any. There are different undergrad and graduate school scholarships available so do your research. I can say that I am somewhat satisfied with the course/university. Definitely would have liked a cheaper college but I suppose I did the best I could with the scores. Chicago is a beautiful city. The summers are short but pleasant, winters are long and the city is covered in snow for almost 3 months so definitely extreme weather conditions will take some time to get used to but it is undeniably beautiful. Some parts of the city are not safe and generally, you will be aware of those with research. Try to avoid those areas and don't wander alone at night. Everything will be great. Good luck to whoever reading this for your future.

Likes (Public transportation): Chicago has one of the best public transportation systems with frequent trains and buses even during night times. It is super affordable as semester passes are generally provided by the university as part of your tuition fees. Public transportation runs in all weather (even in heavy snow and rain).

Dislikes (Part time work): On campus part time jobs are available but very limited. Usually, you get them through connections. 100s apply but a chosen few are selected. Very much depends on the particular facility you are applying for. Personally, I applied but never got any. It is definitely manageable. Sometimes you will have to do weekend shifts or work late at night but the campus provides late-night drop offs. Pay is generally minimum wage in the state (usually $12/hr - $14/hr).

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

B.S Computer Science /M.S Computer Science - Batch of 2027

3.2

Illinois Institute of technology has an academic oriented approach.

Tips: Before joining IIT, students should be prepared for a rigorous academic program, a smaller campus community, and life in Chicago with its opportunities and challenges, including harsh winters. Transitioning to IIT involves adapting to the American teaching style, independent living, and cultural differences. Scholarships, like the Residential Scholarship, often help with tuition but rarely cover living expenses. Overall, IIT is academically rewarding but must adjust to the cultural and lifestyle changes in the U.S.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2024Read more

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M.A.S in Mathematical Finance - Batch of 2023

4.9

Many Indian students are present in the campus.

Tips: In college, maximum number of students in ITM and CS branches are Indian only. So there was no cultural shift that I experienced. Initially, you may feel some changes and that's all. But after 2-3 weeks it will be the same. One should just focus on GRE and SOPs.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2023Read more

M.S in Computer Science (MSCS) - Batch of 2018

2.8

US has its drawbacks too. Think carefully

Tips: Be prepared for a new life. College doesn’t matter. Personality matters. If you are smart you will get a job at Google and if not you will end up back in India wasting your money. So think carefully about the courses you are taking and the people you are hanging out with.

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2022Read more

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What are the English Requirements of Illinois Institute of Technology?

Answered 3 months ago

Illinois Institute of Technology accepts a range of English Language test scores for international admissions. The English Language requirements for international students are given as follows:

Exam	Score Required
TOEFL iBT	Minimum 70
IELTS	Overall 5.5
PTE Academic	Overall 47
Duolingo English Test	95-109

Tasneem Hoda

Contributor-Level 10

Is Illinois Institute of Tech hard to get into?

Answered 3 months ago

According to various sources, Illinois Institute of Technology has an overall acceptance rate of around 61% that makes it moderately selective for international student admissions. Some of the general requirements to be considered for admission are given as follows:

SAT/ACT scores
Overall Student's GP

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Tasneem Hoda

Contributor-Level 10

Which companies are the top employers of IIT Chicago graduates?

Answered 3 months ago

Some of the employers who have hired IIT Chicago graduates from the Class of 2023 are given below:

Amazon
MSI Express Inc.
Apple
Jacobs
TCS
CCC Intelligent Solutions
ComEd
SilverSpace Technologies
Arcane Systems Inc.
Intel Corporation
Americaneagle.com
CloudData Technology
Argonne National Laboratory

Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

What are the popular majors offered at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Answered 3 months ago

Illinois Institute of Technology offers a range of Bachelor's, Masters, PhD, and Certificate courses for international students. Some of the popular majors at the university are given in the pie chart below:

Others denote Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Finance etc.

Tasneem Hoda

Contributor-Level 10

Where do UG alumni of Illinois Institute of Technology are working?

Answered 3 months ago

Over the past 5 years, the UG alumni of IIT Tech are working at the companies like:

Amazon
Accenture
Infosys
Boeing
Oracle
Microsoft
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Google
Apple

Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

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