Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An industrial engineering doctorate with direct-entry and advanced-entry plans of study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Industrial Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- From a bachelor's degree
- Students complete 40 semester hours
- Pass written comprehensive and oral area qualifying exams
- Form a dissertation committee
- Present a proposal and defend the dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school credentials with certified English translation
- SAT/ACT optional
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 120) unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check first-year or transfer requirements and deadlines. Fall 2027 early action is 2 November 2026 and regular decision 1 February 2027. Apply on the Common Application and pay the 170 USD fee (70 USD plus 100 USD international evaluation fee). Upload official transcripts with certified English translations and English test scores or an exemption. SAT/ACT are optional. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,292 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $170 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,292 USD per year. The application fee is $170 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 120.
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.