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Quick
Guide
Join
the best of the best: how to apply, resources, graduation,
and other information
Financial
aid: find out about assistants, fellowships, scholarships
Top
ranked engineering programs: links to departments and
programs
A
premier research program: graduate students make significant
contributions
State-of-the-art
facilities: some of the nation's best labs and centers
World-renowned
faculty: leaders in engineering, science, and technology
About
the University of Illinois: housing, facts, and handy
links
About
Urbana-Champaign: links to local information
Contact
the College of Engineering
Why choose the College of Engineering at the University
of Illinois for graduate study?
Your future begins here.
Scholarship,
research, and creativity come together at the University
of Illinois College of Engineering to create a stimulating
environment where graduate students develop into engineers,
scientists, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Students with advanced
degrees in specialty fields of engineering, computer science,
or physics from this university have rewarding careers in
academia, research, industry, or the government.
Building
on a legacy of innovative education, research, and public
engagement, the College of Engineering offers promising
students the opportunity for discovery—of self and
science. As a graduate student, you will
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work
with faculty members who are leaders in their fields;
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research
some of the most pressing, interesting, and challenging
engineering and technology problems of the day;
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have
access to one of the best-equipped research facilities
in the nation, some with instrumentation found nowhere
else in the world;
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interact
with industry and other research partners;
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find
a supportive environment for technology transfer, commercialization,
and startup companies that develop from innovative research;
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advance
knowledge in engineering, science, and technology;
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build
the foundation of your career.
Options
for study span disciplines that affect nearly every aspect
of science and technology and encompass interdisciplinary
opportunities across campus. Graduate programs include rigorous
courses, comprehensive technical education, and timely special
topics courses and seminars designed to address emerging
and specialized technologies.
Working
with a faculty adviser, you will customize a degree program
to fit your goals and interests. This is your time for personal
exploration and discovery in a stimulating, supportive learning
environment.
Graduate
study at the University of Illinois College of Engineering—
prepare
for the rewarding and successful career that you want.
Top
ranked engineering graduate programs
The College of Engineering is ranked among the best engineering
colleges in assessments made by the National Research Council,
academic peers, and such media as the U.S. News & World
Report, Money magazine, and Fiske Guide to Colleges.
The College of Engineering is ranked
4th overall for its graduate programs, according to an
annual poll by US News & World Report.
Nearly
2,500 students are pursuing graduate degrees in the College
of Engineering and departments affiliated with the college.
Awards, fellowships, research opportunities, teaching assistantships,
and policies differ among departments. Explore graduate
programs and opportunities in the departments
and programs that interest you:
Aerospace
Engineering
Graduate students work alongside faculty on some of the
field's most cutting-edge research in aerodynamics and
propulsion, dynamics and control, and structures and materials.
Agricultural
and Biological Engineering
An innovative engineering science and design program prepares
graduate students for advanced careers in the production
of food and fiber and the preservation of environmental
quality.
Chemical
and Biomolecular Engineering
Graduate students work with faculty on unsolved problems
of scientific, economic, or societal importance in the
areas of biotechnology, microchemical systems, complex
fluids, micro- and nanoelectronics, and systems engineering.
Civil
and Environmental Engineering
Opportunities for graduate study are unparalleled in eight
graduate program areas: construction management, environmental
engineering and science, information technology, environmental
hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering,
structural engineering and structural mechanics, construction
materials, geotechnical engineering and transportation
facilities, and systems engineering.
Computer
Science
The longest established computer science department in
the world continues to expand (including a new, state-of-the-art
building) and offers research activities that run the
gamut from theory to practice and from microprocessors
to supercomputers.
Electrical
and Computer Engineering
The broad range of research topics is unmatched, encompassing
atomic-level device research, large-scale networks, and
atmospheric science (and everything in between, including
emerging and specialized technologies).
General
Engineering
A new graduate program, Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering,
is devoted to the integration of engineering and business
systems. Graduate students receive a comprehensive interdisciplinary
education that focuses on systems engineering, engineering
design, and entrepreneurial engineering.
Materials
Science and Engineering
An interdisciplinary field of study encompassing physics,
chemistry, biology, mechanics, and electronics prepares
students for careers in industrial research, academics,
or manufacturing.
Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering
Balancing fundamental knowledge of engineering sciences
and broad interdisciplinary perspective, this graduate
program addresses the areas long associated with mechanical
and industrial engineering, such as dynamics and control,
energy transfer, manufacturing, operations research, material
behavior as well as emerging areas, such as microscale
phenomena and bioengineering.
Nuclear,
Plasma, and Radiological Engineering
In addition to traditional areas of nuclear fission and
nuclear fusion, these programs embrace a wide spectrum
of plasma, radiological, materials, and related sciences
for application in medical science, energy, and the environment.
Physics
A range of fundamental and applied research in experimental
and theoretical programs offers opportunities for graduate
students to apply the tools of physics to new problems
and to have profound effects on modern life.
Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics
Graduate programs provide the analytical, numerical, and
experimental skills and preparation students need to work
at the cutting edge of diverse fields in the mechanical
sciences.
Engineering
Online
Several departments offer web-based classes that allow
graduate students to pursue their educational goals
from anywhere in the world, without ever coming to campus.
Graduate degrees and certificate programs are offered
in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and
computer science.
Emerging
and special programs in the College of Engineering offer
additional opportunities for study and development. These
include the following:
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Financial
aid
Most College of Engineering graduate students receive some
form of financial aid. Inquire about assistantships, fellowships,
and scholarships when you apply to a department.
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Assistantships.
Students may hold teaching, research, graduate or pre-professional
graduate assistantships. The responsibilities and benefits
of assistantships vary. In general, students gain instruction
in techniques in their fields; hone their research skills;
acquire experience necessary for academic careers; develop
professional skills, including leadership; and have collegial
collaborations that result in joint publications.
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Fellowships.
These awards provide a living allowance and require no
services in return. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive
basis on performance and other conditions stipulated by
a fellowship.
- Tuition-waiver
scholarships. Full and partial waivers are available.
In addition,
the college's Support for Underrepresented Groups in Engineering
(SURGE)
fellowship program is designed to encourage women, persons
with disabilities, and ethnic minorities (African Americans,
Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, and native
Pacific Islanders) to pursue graduate study in engineering
at the University of Illinois.
Industry
and government agencies also provide a variety of engineering
fellowships for graduate study. Explore
the list
of engineering fellowships to find out about the following
opportunities:
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AAUW
(American Association of University Women)
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Chateaubriand
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Department of Defense
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Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD, German Academic
Exchange Service awards for study in Germany)
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Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental
Study
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Ford Foundation Predoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships
for Minorities
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GEM (National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities
in Engineering Science, Inc.)
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Hertz
Foundation
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NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
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National Physical Science Consortium Graduate Fellowships
for Minorities and Women in the Physical Sciences
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National Science Foundation
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Rhodes Scholarship
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Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) Fellowships
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US Department of Defense
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A
premier research program
Air conditioning, integrated circuits, skyscrapers—these
and other innovations
were made possible by technology developed in the College
of Engineering. The research here is
important, and our graduate students make discoveries, advance
science, and contribute to the scholarship of their fields.
Hands-on experiences and responsibilities position graduate
students to be highly competitive and in demand when they
graduate.
Every
year, more than 1,600 projects and nearly 3,000 publications
are reported in the annual Summary
of Engineering Research. The
College of Engineering research program is ranked among
the top engineering colleges in the nation for research
expenditures.
Sources
of college research expenditures for FY02: $176,763,000
(ranked third in the nation by ASEE, 2001)
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State
appropriations and state grants 11%
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Institutional
support 11%
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Industrial
and other private gifts, grants, & contracts 8%
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Federal
grants and contacts 70%
Total
college expenditures in FY02: $251,196,000
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State
appropriations, general revenue, tuition 31%
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Institutional
support 6%
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Industrial
and other private gifts, grants, & contracts 14%
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Federal
grants and contracts 49%
To request
a CD-ROM of the Summary of Engineering Research, write
to research@engr.uiuc.edu.
State-of-the-art
facilities, a tradition of interdisciplinary research
Collaborations and partnerships among departments and with
university consortiums, government agencies, and industry
enrich the research environment and provide opportunities
to meet and work with leaders in every field of engineering,
computer science, physics, and technology.
Known
for cutting-edge inquiry, the College of Engineering is constantly
evolving as faculty members and students respond to change—and
sometimes create change—in engineering and science. A
program of expansion includes enhanced laboratory facilities
and a state-of-the-art "smart
building" for the Department of Computer Science.
In addition
to excellent facilities in each of the departments, the College
of Engineering administers preeminent interdisciplinary laboratories
and research centers that support the work of researchers
and graduate students:
Coordinated
Science Laboratory
A forward-looking, premier national laboratory known for
information technology and telecommunications research.
Frederick
Seitz Materials Research Laboratory
A
major central facility for interdisciplinary research in
materials in demand by scientists at university, government,
and industrial laboratories around the world.
Micro
and Nanotechnology Laboratory
offering a state-of-the-art environment for research in
photonics, microelectronics, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.
Nearly
30 research
centers and centers of excellence focus expertise in
areas ranging from air conditioning to cryptography to power
systems.
Technology
Entrepreneurship Center and research incubator, brings
university, state, and community resources and experience
together to help students develop the skills and explore
the potential to move a new technology into the marketplace.
Outstanding
campus resources affiliated with the College of Engineering
include the following:
Beckman
Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
A multi- and interdisciplinary research center at the cutting
edge of three main research areas: biological intelligence,
human-computer intelligent interaction, and molecular and
electronic nanostructures.
Biotechnology
Center
This interdisciplinary program augments biotechnology research
by providing state-of the-art research services; promoting
educational, training, and career opportunities for undergraduates,
graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows; creating create
corporate partnerships in research; and conducting outreach
activities.
Grainger
Engineering Library Information Center
One of the largest and most sophisticated engineering
libraries in the country. In addition, the main campus library
is the largest public institution library and the third
largest academic library in the country.
National
Center for Supercomputing Applications
A leader in defining the future's high-performance computing
infrastructure and world renowned for innovative applications
in high-performance computing, visualization, and desktop
software.
University
of Illinois Research Park
Offering professional and facility services to support high
technology companies interested in transferring University
of Illinois research to the marketplace.
The
region also offers an outstanding business
and entrepreneurial environment. Newsweek calls
it the "Silicon Prairie" because a growing number
of technology-based businesses are locating near the University
of Illinois. Companies are interested in the research and
creativity of the university community and, in turn, offer
opportunities for collaboration and commercialization of
new technology.
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A
legacy of excellence, leaders
in engineering research and education
College
of Engineering faculty members are recognized around the world
for their expertise and have earned the highest engineering
and science honors. In 2002, the engineering faculty roll
included:
- Professors
240
- Associate
professors 84
- Assistant
professors 94
- National
Academy of Engineering members 33
- National
Academy of Sciences members 15
- American
Academy of Arts & Sciences members 14
Specialties
in every major field of engineering, computer science, and
physics are represented at this university, and many distinguished
faculty members and alumni have earned the highest engineering
and science honors. The tradition of excellence includes
Nobel Prize awards made to John Bardeen, on the faculty
from 1951 until his death in 1991, and to alumni Jack S.
Kilby, Polykarp Kusch, and John Robert Schrieffer.
The
college supports student progress and development through
mentoring relationships with faculty, activities, and programs.
Programs that serve students' needs and interests include
the following:
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Join
the best of the best
Some of the most creative, interesting, and intelligent students
from around the world attend the College of Engineering at
the University of Illinois.
How
to Apply
The Graduate
College
offers admissions guidelines, policies, and other information
for prospective graduate students.
Also be
sure to check with the department
that interests you for special admission procedures and requirements
because application requirements and financial aid opportunities
differ among departments. Each department maintains a web
page that provides information and instructions for graduate
study. Once you find an intriguing program, follow up with
the graduate education coordinator or a faculty member in
the department. For most programs, you may apply online to
the Graduate College.
Your future
can begin today!
References
and resources
Links to class timetables, catalogs, exam schedules, and
other information.
Degree
statistics
The College of Engineering at the University of Illinois
is a leader among the nation's engineering colleges in the
number of degrees awarded. In 2001, the Engineering Workforce
Commission reported that the college ranked 8th in MS degrees,
and 2nd in PhDs awarded nationally. In 2001-2002, the college
granted:
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MS
degrees 474
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PhD
degrees 192
Check
the Directory
of Personnel and Programs (pages 11-12) for
the number of graduate degrees by curriculum (1999-2002)
and the number of graduate degrees by year (1983-2002).
Commencement
Information about the next commencement ceremony.
Putting
your education to work
The College of Engineering and University of Illinois offer
a variety of services to help graduate students realize
the potential of their scholarship, research, and creativity.
Salary
and Employment Information
The Engineering Career Services Office compiles salary
information reported by recent graduates.
Check
the Directory
of Personnel and Program, for lists of companies
employing College of Engineering MS and PhD graduates (1980-2002).
Lists begin on page 120.
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Contact
us:
For information about graduate programs, please contact
the department you are interested
in (contact information is provided on each department’s
website).
To request
a copy of the
Summary of Engineering Research on CD-ROM, please
contact the Engineering Publications Office, 217/333-1510,
research@engr.uiuc.edu.
Explore
the Engineering
Outlook magazine, Summary
of Engineering Research, annual Directory
of Personnel and Programs, and other areas
of this site to find out about more the College
of Engineering.
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Handy
U of I Links
Campus
Calendars
Graduate
College
Financial
Aid Office
Housing
Library
gateway
Research
policies
Student
resources
UI
Employment Center
About
campus
Visitor
Information
A starting point for navigating the nearly 1,000 sites that
make up the University of Illinois website. Check out news
in the Daily Illini and Inside Illinois and
pick up tips to begin planning a visit or campus tour.
Academic
Units
Illinois has tremendous breadth and depth in academics,
with more than 150 undergraduate and more than 100 graduate
and professional programs.
University
of Illinois Facts and World
Class University (PDF)
The University of Illinois is a major public university
that is ranked among the best in the world. Explore these
two documents to find out about the faculty, resources,
facilities, students, campus life, and more.
University
of Illinois Nobel Laureates (PDF)
You'll find several College of Engineering faculty and alumni
on this prestigious list.
University
of Illinois Rankings (PDF)
The University of Illinois is consistently ranked among
the top public institutions. The high quality of faculty,
programs, and facilities also earns the College of Engineering
high marks year after year.
Around
campus
Assembly
Hall
The domed arena can seat more than 17,000 fans for sports,
concerts, and other events.
Fighting
Illini
Your source for tickets, schedules, and news of men's and
women's Big 10 athletics.
Campus
recreation
Stay fit and have fun at nearly a dozen exercise and sport
facilities around campus.
Illini
Media
A student-produced newspaper, radio broadcast, and magazines,
including an engineering magazine, keep the campus community
informed.
Krannert
Center for the Performing Arts
One of the preeminent performance facilities in the nation,
the Krannert Center has four theaters and an outdoor amphitheater.
WILL
The broadcasting service of the University of Illinois,
WILL offers AM, FM, and television programming intended
to inform, education, and enlighten.
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About
Urbana
and Champaign
Home to a cosmopolitan university that includes a large international
community, the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign (Urbana-Champaign)
offer an array of restaurants, specialty shops, entertainment,
and services typically found in major cities. Urbana-Champaign
is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis,
with convenient air, train, and interstate connections. The
cost of living and availability of housing in Urbana-Champaign
are low and compare favorably to communities where peer institutions
are located.
Explore
the University
of Illinois People and Community page for links to community
organizations, museums, entertainment, health services,
recreation, residences and real estate, Internet service
providers, schools, media, travel, municipal sites, and
other local information.
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