Opportunity to work and understand the American workplace
Opportunity to obtain an American degree that has worldwide recognition
Opportunity to gain competency and proficiency in the American language
Marketability
Undergraduate, Graduate
Undergraduate, Graduate
Academic Calendar
Credit hour(s)
Grading System
GPA –Grade Point Average
1 credit hour equals 1 hour of lecture
1 credit hour equals 1 hour of lecture
° A graduate level course at IIT is usually 3 credit hours
° So, a 3 credit course at IIT means that the course is offered three times per week or once a week for
(3 c.h. x 1 hour) 3 hours
IIT: Illinois Institute of Technology
IIT: Illinois Institute of Technology
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Third largest city in the U.S. (8.55 million)
Third largest city in the U.S. (8.55 million)
25 miles of lakefront, 15 miles of bathing beaches
552 parks, 46 museums, more than 200 art galleries, approx. 7,000 restaurants,
200+ theaters, 15 T.V. stations, 100 radio stations,
13 daily newspapers
Third largest city in the U.S. (8 million)
Third largest city in the U.S. (8 million)
25 miles of lakefront
15 miles of bathing beaches
552 parks
46 museums 200+ art galleries
7,000 restaurants
200+ theaters, 15 T.V. stations, 100 radio stations,
13 daily newspapers
#1 in the U.S. high tech especially
#1 in the U.S. high tech especially
nano technology
#1 in the U.S. in manufacturing
#1 business travel destination in the U.S.
Center of the U.S. interstate highway system
Reputable university – College of Distinction
Reputable university – College of Distinction
Small class size & easy access to professors
Cutting-edge research
University-wide focus on sustainability and renewable energies covering all disciplines
Location
Born in Chicago in 1916, Camras was known to his family as an "inventor" by the age of five
Born in Chicago in 1916, Camras was known to his family as an "inventor" by the age of five
In the late 1930s, Camras was studying electrical engineering at the Armour Institute of Technology (now the Illinois Institute of Technology).
Camras spent a fifty-year career at Illinois Institute of Technology, where he taught until 1994.
By the time of his death in 1995, he had earned over 500 US and international patents for his work. He was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1985, and in 1990 he won the National Medal of Technology.
CEO and Chairman, Zebra Technologies
CEO and Chairman, Zebra Technologies
Ed Kaplan, one of Chicago's most successful technology entrepreneurs, studied at IIT, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering
At 26 years old, Kaplan he invented the Bar Code and co-founded cutting edge Zebra Technologies, the bar-coding company
1890 founded as Armour Institute
1890 founded as Armour Institute
Ranks among the top 100 ranked colleges & universities in the U.S.
Member of the elite Association of Independent Technological Universities (aitu.org)
Architectural landmark campus & located in the city of Chicago
Listed as a ‘College of Distinction’
Inventors of the cell phone, surgical stapler, magnetic tape, first radio telescope…
Association of Independent Technological Universities ( AITU) (17 members)
Association of Independent Technological Universities ( AITU) (17 members)
I.I.T. Carnegie-Mellon CalTech
M.I.T. M.S.E. R.I.T….
IIT University Technology Park comprising 32 research centers, incubators
IIT University Technology Park comprising 32 research centers, incubators
2 partially federally funded research centers – NCFST (National Center for Food Safety & Technology) and IITRI (IIT Research Institute)
Close collaborative research with Argonne National Lab ( US Federal Lab) and Fermi Lab ( 2nd largest lab for particle physics in the world)
“Illinois Institute of Technology Leads Statewide Initiative to Create Jobs and National Hub for Smart Grid”
Chicago, Sep. 10, 2009 — Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) announced today a $120 million
for the Perfect Grid from DOE ( US Dept of Energy)
IIT will become the flagship Perfect Power System in the U.S. which will confront & model a solution to the global energy crisis
IIT will become the flagship Perfect Power System in the U.S. which will confront & model a solution to the global energy crisis
Established in conjunction with the Galvin Electricity Initiative, Dept of Energy & IIT
Smart grid & technology-ready infrastructure
Smart grid & technology-ready infrastructure
Self-sustaining electricity infrastructure
Intelligent distribution system & system controllers
Onsite electricity production
Demand-response capability
Sustainable energy systems & green buildings/complexes
“Toyota USA Foundation Awards $500,000 to IIT Academy for Future Leaders in Science and Technology”
“Toyota USA Foundation Awards $500,000 to IIT Academy for Future Leaders in Science and Technology”
“IIT's Tech Park Forms Partnership with French Organizations to Support International Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology”
“…in establishing the world’s first International Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Hub at IIT in Chicago with its counterpart in France. “
“ All Cell Technologies…and its CEO, Said Al-Hallaj was named a laureate of the French Young Entrepreneur’s Initiative program”
“ All Cell Technologies…and its CEO, Said Al-Hallaj was named a laureate of the French Young Entrepreneur’s Initiative program”
“Illinois Institute of Technology to Lead Wind Energy Research Consortium”
“ U.S. Department of Energy Invests Up to $8 Million for University-Led Effort to Improve Wind Generation”
1890 founded as Armour Institute
1890 founded as Armour Institute
Ranks among the top 100 ranked colleges & universities in the U.S.
Member of the elite Association of Independent Technological Universities (aitu.org)
Architectural landmark campus & located in the city of Chicago
Listed as a ‘College of Distinction’
Inventors of the cell phone, surgical stapler, magnetic tape, first radio telescope…
IIT University Technology Park comprising 32 research centers, incubators
IIT University Technology Park comprising 32 research centers, incubators
1 partially federally funded research centers – NCFST (National Center for Food Safety & Technology)
Close collaborative research with Argonne National Lab ( US Federal Lab) and Fermi Lab ( 2nd largest lab for particle physics in the world)
Association of Independent Technological Universities (www.aitu.org)
Association of Independent Technological Universities (www.aitu.org)
I.I.T. Carnegie-Mellon CalTech
M.I.T. M.S.E. R.I.T….
Doctoral degree-granting university
Doctoral degree-granting university
Research intensive
98% of full-time faculty with doctoral degrees or other terminal degrees
Class size – 85% of classes have fewer than 40 students; 26% of classes have fewer than 10 students
Highly selective
No student teaching assistants teach at the undergraduate level
Some courses may not be offered/opened if there are less than 10 students registered for the course
What you should do?
Regarding electives, discuss with your professor at your home university, the elective courses you will need to take for validation & alternatives & submit only once admitted
In this case, it is imperative that once selected, you submit complete documents to IIT for an early decision well before
Deadline: 1st May (Fall semester) & 15 October ( Spring semester)
IIT’s TOEFL Policy ( effective Fall 2011)
IIT’s TOEFL Policy ( effective Fall 2011)
Students with an iBT OVERALL SCORE OF 90 and above may be unconditionally admitted ( if all other elements meet IIT’s admission requirements)
Students with an iBT score of less than 70 will NOT be admissible
Students with an iBT overall score of 70 – 89 will be placed into ESL courses on the basis of their scores in three of the four sections: Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension & Writing. Students are required to enroll in & complete the first of any such necessary course during their first regular semester at IIT.
A score of less than 20 in a section would place that student into the corresponding course – ENGL 051, ENGL 052 and ENGL 053 respectively at the regular cost of tuition per course for the year
Currently there is no course for the Speaking section – but this may change effective Fall 2012 – check for updates on the link
Students with an overall score of 6.5 and above may be unconditionally admitted ( if all other elements meet IIT’s admission requirements)
Students with an overall score of 5.0 or below are NOT admissible
Students with overall scores of 5.5-6.0 will be placed into ESL courses on the basis of three of the four sections: Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension & Writing. Students are required to enroll in & complete the first of any such necessary course during their first regular semester at IIT.
A score below 6.0 would place the student into the corresponding course – ESGL 051, ENGL 052 and ENGL 053 respectively at the regular cost of tuition per course for the year.
Currently there is no course for the Speaking section – but this may change effective Fall 2012 – check for updates on the link
Ask school to send your transcripts certified in the native language & English directly to Graduate admissions indicating your GID number, by post
Professional Statement and 2 letters of recommendation must be sent online with GID number to Grad Admissions
TOEFL and GRE scores – ask ETS to send them directly to IIT Chicago – Institution code 1318
Financial support form must be mailed in original
Contact person at Graduate Admissions, only for
Contact person at Graduate Admissions, only for
follow-up regarding IIT application submitted:
Ms. Jessica Heileman
jheilema@iit.edu
Transcripts certified in native langauge & English,Financial
Support form in original, post to:
Office of Grad & Professional Enrollment
c/o Illinois Institute of Technology
203 Perlstein Hall
10 W 33rd Street, Chicago, IL 60616
USA
Phone: 1 312 567 3020
The exam comprises 3 sections:
The exam comprises 3 sections:
Verbal (multiple choice) out of 800
Quantitative (multiple choice) out of 800
Analytical (essay) out of 6
Schools look at a combined V & Q score
minimum score range of 1000-1100/1600
Analytical score range 2.5 – 3.5/6
In August 2011, the GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE® General Test. Featuring the new test-taker friendly design and new questions, the revised test more closely reflects the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school and demonstrates that you are ready for graduate-level work.
In August 2011, the GRE revised General Test replaced the GRE® General Test. Featuring the new test-taker friendly design and new questions, the revised test more closely reflects the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school and demonstrates that you are ready for graduate-level work.
Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts.
Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.
VERBAL REASONING
VERBAL REASONING
The Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to:
analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative and author's intent
select important points; distinguish major from minor or relevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts
Featuring new types of questions, the Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to understand what you read and how you apply your reasoning skills.
The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to:
understand quantitative information
interpret and analyze quantitative information
solve problems using mathematical models
apply basic mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics
With increased emphasis on data interpretation and real-life scenarios, this section has new types of questions that require you to show your quantitative reasoning ability. To reduce the emphasis on computation, the computer-based test includes an on-screen calculator. And, if you are taking the paper-based test, a calculator will be provided at the test center.
ANALYTICAL WRITING
ANALYTICAL WRITING
The Analytical Writing section measures your ability to:
articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
examine claims and accompanying evidence
sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
control the elements of standard written English
The Analytical Writing section requires you to provide focused responses based on the tasks presented, so you can accurately demonstrate your skill in directly responding to a task.
Dept. Of Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering
Dept. Of Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering
Q+V = 1100 (650 in Q), A = 3.0
Dept. Of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Q+V = 1100, A = 3.5
Dept. Of Computer Science (MAS/MS)
Q+V = 900(MAS)/1000 (M.S.), A = 2.5/3.0
Dept. Of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering
IIT France will distribute the dossier to the 3 professors you are asked to identify within 1 department at IIT Chicago
MUST CHOOSE ONLY ONE DEPARTMENT AT IIT
IF APPROVED BY THE PROFESSOR AT IIT, IIT France OFFICE will inform you, after which you will send your certified transcripts in the native language and english, and the Financial support form IN ORIGINAL BY POST, directly to the Department coordinator at IIT. You will be informed where to send the documents once approved.
DO NOT SEND ANY DOCUMENTS TO THE GRADUATE ADMISSION OFFICE AS THEY DO NOT PROCESS RESEARCH APPLICANTS
Selected students must ask school to provide an outline as to what is expected of the research project
Selected students must ask school to provide an outline as to what is expected of the research project
( e.g. letter grade, report, learning outcomes, paper etc.
- Name of the corresponding contact
supervisor/advisor for research at the school
Send required documents via email initially to the IIT France office
Registration requirement of 2 credit hours for the semester and 1 credit hour over the summer ( Cost per credit hour is different for Armour College, Stuart School of Business & Institute of Design)
Registration requirement of 2 credit hours for the semester and 1 credit hour over the summer ( Cost per credit hour is different for Armour College, Stuart School of Business & Institute of Design)
Usually the professor covers the cost – however, if unable to do so, it becomes the responsibility of the research scholar to cover this cost
Funding program alternative – FARO GLOBAL Internship program (www.becasfaro.es) –funded by the Ministry of Science & Innovation in Spain – validity until Dec 31, 2010.
