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USA, Illinois
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1890
Total Students: 8,565 +
Main Campus Address
10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Illinois Tech’s Master of Engineering in Energy Systems, Energy Conservation and Buildings Track prepares students to meet the challenges of generating, storing, and converting energy. With our university’s microgrid energy-distribution system, the first energy-distribution system of its kind in the country, Microgrid Design and Operations is one of the unique courses offered in the energy conservation and buildings specialty track within this degree program.
Two additional specialty tracks—energy generation and sustainability, and energy transmission and markets—are also taught by faculty who have set the bar in energy systems and will empower students to become the next energy pioneers.
Program Overview
This program provides the knowledge necessary to understand the dynamics of power systems and more complex analysis of them. Microgrid Design and Operations is one of the courses offered in the energy conservation and buildings specialty track.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
5
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
Our graduate Master of Engineering in Energy Systems, Energy Conservation and Buildings Track degree program will prepare you for such careers as:
Type of Scholarship | Scholarship Information | Amount/ Range |
International Undergraduate Student Scholarships | International Undergraduate Student Scholarships Criteria: Open to international first-year and transfer students. No separate application required; considered automatically upon admission. Based on academic success, community involvement, and other achievements. Note: International students must submit a Financial Affidavit of Support to demonstrate their ability to finance their education. LINK: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/scholarships |
International Undergraduate Student Scholarships Amount: $40,000–$100,000 over four years. |
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 33,318
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 33,318
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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