University of Illinois

Academic Excellence at Illinois

Our academic programs blend cutting-edge research with real-world learning, offering over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree pathways across 16 colleges.

Academic Colleges

Choose from six renowned colleges known for excellence in education and research-driven academic programs:

College of Engineering

Ranked #12 in the US, offers degrees in AI, cybernetics, and quantum engineering with state-of-the-art research labs and industry partnerships.

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Computer Science

Pioneers in AI, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. #10 in AI and top 30 for computer science programs. 150+ research centers and industry partnerships.

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Gies College of Business

AACSB-accredited, top 25 national ranking. Programs in finance, marketing, and management with real-world internships across Fortune 500 companies.

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Research Leadership

$1.2B Annual Research Funding

Leading-edge research in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable agricultural solutions through 50+ research centers including the National Center for Supercomputing and Beckman Institute.

5 Nobel Laureates

Groundbreaking research by faculty like Roger Kornberg (2006 Nobel Chemistry) and Paul Romer (2018 Nobel Economics) that shape global knowledge.

Student Support Resources

Academic Advising

Personalized support to help students choose the right major, track academic progress, and access career-focused opportunities.

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Library Access

24/7 online databases, interlibrary loan, and expert research help at the Albert and Mary Lasker Undergraduate Library, one of the 10 largest in the US.

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