You're In!
Your success story starts now. Our tight-knit MatSE family is beyond excited for your arrival on-campus. We can't wait to share the exciting world of materials science and engineering. Come join us as we address real-world problems in energy, sustainability or medicine by making materials that marvel. Become a Grainger Engineer!
Hear from your peers
My professors have been a positive force in my undergraduate career. Their motivation to teach is felt in the lecture hall and office hours.
— Shivam Tailor, Material Advantage president
Hear from your peers
MatSE is a tight-knit and supportive community. Through class, study groups and student organizations, I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime.
— Bailey Wooldridge, Keramos president
Just the Facts
ranked undergraduate program
U.S. News & World Report
materials department in the nation
sq ft of undergraduate labs with cutting-edge equipment
Funding for College
All students are encouraged to apply for need-based aid by March 15. You can do this by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. That is how you will be considered for all need-based aid from the government, from the University of Illinois, and from Grainger Engineering. Financial aid may come in the form of grants, loans or employment opportunities.
Explore Scholarships
All students admitted to and enrolled in the department of Materials Science and Engineering are automatically considered for more than 30 department-specific scholarships, which are renewable based on academic performance.
Imagine the Possibilities
Our alumni marvel the world with their innovative materials, real-world solutions to global problems and the impact they make in their communities.
Share Your Success
Connect with your MatSE family. Share your excitement with us on social using the hashtag #UIUCWantsMe or find our Instagram story GIFs by searching graingerengineering. And don't forget to tag @illinoismatse in your post!