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This cooperative degree program requires about three years of work at EIU followed by two years of work at either the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) or Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
6 Semesters
Credit Hours
90 Total, 57 in Major
Engineering students at EIU

Why Study Engineering at EIU?

  • Build a broader base of liberal arts than a typical four-year engineering curriculum
  • Earn two degrees: a B.S. from EIU and a B.S. in Engineering from UIUC or SIUC
  • Start in small classes where faculty know you by name
  • Work with a Pre-Engineering Coordinator who guides you through admission as an engineering candidate
"To have a more personal teaching environment with the professors. The ability to ask a question and interact with professors daily is very beneficial for my academic future. This aspect of EIU is very important to me as it helps me learn and grow greatly in my knowledge of the field."
Anthony Aya
Engineering | Class of 2026
Anthony Aya, Engineering at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply for admission as an engineering candidate after 60 semester hours
  • Complete about three years of coursework at EIU before transferring
  • Meet with the Pre-Engineering Coordinator to plan your requirements
  • Move on to two years at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Hands-On Experience, Engineering students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Engineering cooperative degree lets you begin your engineering education at EIU and finish it at a major engineering college. It is a fit if you want a broader base of liberal arts than a typical four-year engineering curriculum provides. You complete about three years of coursework at EIU, then two years at either the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) or Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC), and you earn a B.S.

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Jie Zou
Pre-Engineering Program Coordinator, Professor
jzou@eiu.edu
2460 Physical Sciences
217-581-3220
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Andrew Mertz
Department Chair and Professor of Computer Science
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3619 Old Main
217-581-3828
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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