The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private research university located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1940 through the merger of Armour Institute and Lewis Institute, it is known for its STEM-focused programs and innovation-driven curriculum.
As a private institution, IIT operates independently of state government control, relying on tuition, endowments, and private funding. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across engineering, architecture, business, and applied sciences. Private status allows IIT greater flexibility in admissions, tuition pricing, and academic programming compared to public universities.
