Established in 1940, the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a prestigious private research university known for its national and global reputation. Offering a diverse range of programs, IIT excels in engineering, architecture, sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. In 1969, IIT became one of the select technology-based universities to incorporate a law school into its academic offerings, welcoming the esteemed Chicago-Kent College of Law, which was founded back in 1887.

IIT encompasses various colleges and institutes that contribute to its multidisciplinary approach to education and research. These include the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Stuart School of Business, Armor College of Engineering, College of Architecture, College of Psychology, College of Science and Letters, Institute of Design, Institute for Food Safety and Health, School of Applied Technology, and University Technology Park. Through these distinguished entities, IIT fosters innovation, excellence, and intellectual growth across a wide range of disciplines.