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Why Engineering at Illinois Online?

Real Integrity

The College of Engineering at Illinois stands among the nation’s most prestigious and largest engineering institutions, with a rich history of accomplishment by faculty, students, and alumni. Our graduates have gone on to lead some of the largest companies in the world and develop innovations that significantly impact our day-to-day lives. Engineering Online is designed to make the top-ranked Engineering at Illinois education available beyond the Urbana-Champaign campus. Courses are taught by the same distinguished faculty, and degrees earned through our online program are exactly the same as the degrees awarded to graduates on-campus.

Real Flexibility

Balancing the demands of a professional career and family life with a rigorous academic schedule can be a challenging proposition for anyone seeking higher education. Through Engineering Online, the dream becomes a reality. Our sophisticated online learning platform offers the flexibility and convenience you need to pursue an advanced degree, certification, or specialized training without sacrificing your career or the comforts of home.

Real Experience

Designed to create an inclusive and interactive learning environment, Engineering Online utilizes state-of-the-art video technologies to deliver an authentic classroom experience. Engaging lectures delivered by world-class instructors often yield immediate real-world impact. Students are also encouraged to collaborate with faculty and peers on-campus to challenge new perspectives and develop innovative solutions.

Real Access

Students enrolled in Engineering Online courses at Illinois gain access to a variety of campus resources, including the University Library, Grainger Engineering Library (the world’s largest engineering library), Engineering Work Station (EWS) computer laboratories, the CITES WebStore, and numerous research centers, as well as a variety of professional development services. Also, a dedicated staff is on hand to help guide Engineering Online students every step of the way.

 
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"“The Engineering Online program is about more than just offering web-based courses, certificates and degrees. Our program is about providing lifelong learning opportunities with the same level of quality that students of the University of Illinois experience on-campus.” "
Frank Hoskinson, Director of Online Professional Engineering Programs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign