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