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    Operations Research

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    Champaign, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $62,853.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Champaign, US. Tuition is $62,853 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    No specific Operations Research master's program is listed; operations research is a research foundation within Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering master's programs like MS-IE and MS-SEE, covering mathematical optimization, simulation, stochastic systems, and applications in supply chain, healthcare, and energy.

    Focus: both
    #16 US News Graduate Industrial Engineering

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    Deadlines

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

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are not required for MS or PhD applicants, though they are highly recommended. We do not have a minimum GRE score for admission.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min My TOEFL score is not the required minimum of 103. May I still apply? Yes. Students may be admitted on limited status if their TOEFL score is 79-102 (Graduate College minimums: Full Status 103; Limited 79 prior to 1/21/2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic Exam Full Status Admission Minimum 7.5; Limited Status Admission Minimum 6.5 (per Graduate College)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $67,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    $19,253.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $62,853 across 36 required credits.
    Is Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.25 (A = 4.00) for the last two years of undergraduate study
    Is Operations Research at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Operations Research 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.