Online Degree and Certificate Programs

A Tradition of Excellence in Engineering Education

The Grainger College of Engineering stands among the nation’s most prestigious and largest engineering institutions, with a rich history of accomplishment by faculty, students, and alumni. Grainger Engineering graduates have gone on to lead some of the largest companies in the world and develop innovations that significantly impact our day-to-day lives.

Grainger Engineering's online degrees, courses, and certificate programs were created to make the top-ranked programs available beyond the Urbana-Champaign campus. Online students enroll in courses led by Grainger Engineering’s world-renowned faculty, and degrees earned online are exactly the same in quality and substance as those awarded on-campus.

Review our College Rankings to learn why The Grainger College of Engineering is continuously ranked as one of the leading providers of in-person and online engineering degree programs and certificates.

Flexibly Designed for Working Professionals

Balancing the demands of a professional career and family life with a rigorous academic schedule can be a challenging proposition for anyone seeking higher education. Grainger Engineering’s extensive student support services and sophisticated online learning platform offers the flexibility and convenience you need to pursue an advanced degree, certification, or specialized training without sacrificing your career or the comforts of home.

Immersive Learning Experience

The Grainger College of Engineering online learning experience is engaging and interactive, utilizing innovative educational technologies that establishes a genuine, authentic classroom experience. 

Online students truly benefit from the same enriching, holistic student experience as our on-campus students. World-class Grainger Engineering instructors deliver impactful lectures that are immediately applicable to current career responsibilities, and online students are encouraged to collaborate with on-campus peers and faculty to challenge new perspectives and develop innovative solutions.

Learn more about how online learning works, and get to know our world-class engineering faculty.

Online Student Resources

The Grainger Engineering online education experience mirrors that which is offered on campus, including providing access to a variety of campus resources, including the University Library, Grainger Engineering Library (the world’s largest engineering library), Engineering Work Station (EWS) computer laboratories, the CITES Web Store, numerous research centers, and a variety of professional development services. Additionally, there is a Grainger Engineering staff dedicated to ensuring online engineering students succeed and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Explore some of the Grainger Engineering resources for online students below:

• University of Illinois Library
• Grainger Engineering Library
• Engineering Work Stations
• Technology Services Web Store
• Current Student Online Portal
• Engineering Online Student Tuition

Online Learning Fast Facts

• Courses in the Grainger Engineering Online program are the same as the on-campus sections for each course.
• Grainger Engineering Online has been an innovative pioneer in online education, offering online courses since 1998.
• Diplomas awarded to Grainger Engineering Online students are the same as those awarded to on-campus students. Degrees and transcripts never distinguish between local and online degree delivery as it is the same program.
• Lecture recordings generally post two (2) hours following the conclusion of the lecture.
• Grainger Engineering Online courses are not self-paced. It is important to schedule time each week to attend the lectures and complete the assignments by the deadline.