IIT is a private, Ph.D.-granting research university with programs in engineering, science, psychology, architecture, technology, business, design and law. One of the 16 institutions that comprise the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU), IIT offers exceptional preparation for professions that require technological sophistication.

Illinois Institute of Technology and its research affiliate, IIT Research Institute (IITRI), have an annual research volume of $130 million. Current research includes fluid dynamics and aerospace, synchrotron radiation science, environmental engineering and regulatory policy, polymer science and recycling, food safety and technology, and transportation and infrastructure.

IIT is known as the alma mater of accomplishments as well as of people. IIT and IITRI scientists and engineers have made some of the century's most important technological advances
• the invention of magnetic recording
• development of re-entry technology for spacecraft
• architects that have shaped the skyline of Chicago and the world
• invention of the cellular telephone

Schools and Colleges of Illinois Institute of Technology include:

Armour College of Engineering
Chicago-Kent College of Law
College of Architecture
College of Human Sciences
College of Science
Institute of Design
Institute for Food Safety and Health
School of Applied Technology
Stuart School of Business
University Technology Park

www.iit.edu