Living in Chicago

The city of Chicago

Chicago, also known as The Windy City, is a vibrant urban environment offering a diverse range of intellectual and enriching adventures along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Chicago is a great place to study, conduct research, and explore a wide range of intellectual and professional pursuits. From medicine to financial markets and from high-tech start-ups to non-profits, Chicago provides countless pathways in life. The city’s growing tech field feeds growth in multiple sectors including science, management, energy, and marketing and creative industries.

A fantastic place for entertainment, sports, food, culture and museums

Famous Chicagoans include Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama

Time Out 2018 City Life Index

Voted 'Best city in the World'

Thriving metropolis full of food, music, sports and culture

Careers in the city

There has never been a better time to study, live and work in Chicago, home to dozens of accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces. Illinois Tech educates students to become part of the wave of innovation that is driving Chicago forward, gaining global recognition as an international hub for talent and infrastructure.

Illinois Tech students get internships at

Microsoft, US Bank, Kellogg's, Google and IBM

Chicago is home to leading companies such as

United Airlines, Google, McDonald's and Motorola

Illinois Tech students receive

expert career coaches, great network opportunities and on-campus jobs

Students can attend job fairs

attended by top recruiters and organizations

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