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    Industrial Engineering

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    Urbana, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $60,666.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    34.6%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    59
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 36-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $60,666 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers industrial engineering topics including optimization, data analytics, manufacturing systems, simulation, robotics, reliability engineering, operations research, and supply chain logistics. Optional concentrations are available in advanced analytics and computational science and engineering.

    Focus: both
    #16 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Industrial Engineering

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Not required, but highly recommended for PhD applicants. We do not have a minimum GRE score for admission.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 103 (minimum score of 24 on the speaking subsection for teaching assistantships)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.5 (minimum score of 8 on the speaking subsection for teaching assistantships)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $67,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    $18,452.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666 across 36 required credits.
    Is Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 1 year and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.25/4.00 for the last two years
    Is Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Industrial Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.