Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
Campus Setting: | Great Lakes Large City |
Highest Degree Offered: | Doctorate |
Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
Calendar: | Semester |
School Mascot: | Scarlet Hawks |
School Colors: | Scarlet and Grey |
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Illinois Tech is a highly prestigious university, being ranked #73 among 100 best engineering universities in the United States. It is located in Chicago, with a large-sized campus and large…
a specialized engineering, architecture, computer science school attempting to expand into other somewhat related areas. there are several degree programs that are excellent, just have to do a lot of…
This school seems pretty good.…
The Illinois Institute of Technology is a one-of-a-kind school with its fairly small student:teacher ratio and its challenging academic programs. Its location is ideal as it is not in downtown…
To provide distinctive and relevant education in an environment of scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation.
IIT is internationally recognized in distinctive areas of education and research, using as its platform the global city of Chicago, driven by a professional and technology-oriented focus, and based on a culture of innovation and excellence.
When the weather is warm, the campus can be one of the funnest places to be on especially when you get along with the right people. The moment it gets really cold out is when you sort of wish you could be back home, but as far as the people around and the experience here I definitely enjoy it.
Read MoreIt will be nice to live in Chicago and get to experience life in the city, instead of the suburbs
Read MoreMuch like anything you do in life, student life is what you make it. If you choose to sit in your room and play video games all day, that is all you will get out of IIT. If instead you choose to get up and join a few organizations (of which there are over 100) you will really enjoy your time here.
Read MoreThere are SO many ways to make an impact here - student government, 100+ student orgs, etc...There are always lots of fun student activities going on. You'll form fast friendships with students and faculty. At a smaller school like IIT, you'll also get opportunities to further your academic and professional career like undergraduate research opportunities and professional societies that are very involved.
Read MoreI made some really great friends on the first weekend that I was here and I have thoroughly enjoyed that aspect. There are a ton of events and organizations to participate in, and there is also the city of Chicago just a brief train ride away if I am looking for a break from school. The only downside is that I am often super busy with homework and finding time to do all of these fun things is difficult.
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