IllIndustrial EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Program Info

Official source

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Fields: Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: Aug 1, 2026
Application deadline: Jan 15, 2027

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Program Overview

Historical admission data is not published.

Academic statement

Recommended maximum 750 words.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Recommended maximum 250 words.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

Unofficial copies accepted if they include applicant and university names. International applicants should include English and native-language records and degree certificates if earned.

Published Score Requirements

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Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.25/4.0; Minimum GPA 3.25/4.0 for the last two years of undergraduate study. Accredited engineering program or equivalent for eligibility.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Bachelor's degree in engineering or mathematics from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree abroad. Advisors may specify prerequisite courses that do not count toward the degree.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; Graduate College full-status admission minimum. Limited status is 6.5 overall and typically requires ESL placement.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 103 overall; Graduate College full-status admission minimum for tests dated after 20 Jan 2026; old scale applies before 21 Jan 2026.; Graduate College full-status admission minimum. Limited status is 79 overall (old scale) / 4.0 (new scale) and typically requires ESL placement. Scores within two years of proposed term. University code 1836.
GRE: Optional; Not required, but highly recommended for PhD applicants.

IllIndustrial EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Program Info

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Published Score Requirements