The Grainger College of Engineering
Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

Mohammad Sultani

5/15/2026

The Achiever
It was a milestone to earn my MCS in Chicago. The program offered the ideal balance of academic rigor and flexibility—its thoughtfully designed curriculum deepened my expertise across core CS areas. At the same time, its adaptable structure enabled me to complete my degree while balancing a demanding professional and personal life. Without this program, my long-standing goal of earning a master’s would not have been possible. I’m grateful to Illinois for making that possible.

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Mohammad SultaniEarning my Master of Computer Science (MCS) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was a transformative milestone. The program offered the ideal balance of academic rigor and flexibility—its thoughtfully designed curriculum deepened my expertise across core areas of computer science.

At the same time, its adaptable structure made it possible to complete my degree alongside a demanding professional and personal life. Without this program, my long-standing goal of earning a master’s degree would not have been possible. I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity Illinois provided.

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This story was published May 15, 2026.