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Illinois Institute of Technology
(IIT)
About
The Illinois Institute of Technology is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Tracing its history to 1890, the present name was adopted upon the merger of the Armour Institute and Lewis Institute in 1940. The university has programs in architecture, business, communications, design, engineering, industrial technology, information technology, law, psychology, and scienc...
The Illinois Institute of Technology is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Tracing its history to 1890, the present name was adopted upon the merger of the Armour Institute and Lewis Institute in 1940. The university has programs in architecture, business, communications, design, engineering, industrial technology, information technology, law, psychology, and science. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,734
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 45%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
- Staff
- 1,304
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | =67 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2017 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =137 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =257 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =654 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =710 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =981 | 45.2 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Illinois Institute of Technology?
Illinois Institute of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =620, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =785.
When was Illinois Institute of Technology founded?
Illinois Institute of Technology was founded in 1890.
What are the top subjects at Illinois Institute of Technology?
Top subjects at Illinois Institute of Technology include: Art & Design, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Architecture, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Transportation Science & Technology.
Where is Illinois Institute of Technology located?
Illinois Institute of Technology is located in Chicago, United States.