Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Our top-ranked programs drive revolutionary materials solutions. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering stands among the nation's elite. Consistently ranked among the best undergraduate and graduate programs in U.S. News and World Report rankings, we combine the scale of a major research university with unwavering commitment to excellence, awarding more materials science and engineering degrees than any other program in the country while maintaining the highest academic standards and an emphasis on basic science. Our graduate program attracts top talent from around the world, driving breakthrough research in quantum materials, semiconductor technology, biomedical innovation and advanced manufacturing. Our undergraduate program prepares the next generation of materials engineers through rigorous academics, hands-on laboratory classes, research and entrepreneurship opportunities, a capstone senior design project and mentorship from faculty leaders in their fields. With a 150+ year legacy of materials education and research innovation, we're not just studying materials — we're creating the solutions that will define the future landscape of materials.