University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign is the largest university in the state. U of I has a one of the top engineering programs in the nation. With more than 30 majors in engineering, the University of Illinois' engineering program is best known for its combination of world-class research and teaching. According to U.S. News and World Report, U of I's engineering program ranks 6th among all engineering programs in the nation.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
601 E. John Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217- 333-0302
engineering.illinois.edu
The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor is ranked 8th in the nation for engineering, according to U.S. News and World Report. The University of Michigan is the state's premier public university. In 2010, the University of Michigan's engineering program was tasked to lead 15 universities in developing systems engineers for the Navy's civilian workforce. The program won a $3.2 million federal grant for the project.
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734- 764-7433
engin.Umich.edu/
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is ranked 10th in the nation for engineering, according to U.S. News and World Report. The engineering program is known for its world-class teaching, and its students have excelled internationally. In 2010, a Purdue engineering student won 2nd place in a research competition for the International Association for Iron and Steel Technology.
Purdue University- West Lafayette
Schelman Hall, 475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765- 494-1776
engineering.purdue.edu