A class of non-linear elliptic problems in inÿnite domains is considered, with non-linearities extending to inÿnity. Examples include steady-state heat radiation from an inÿnite plate, and the de ection of an inÿnite membrane on a non-linear elastic foundation. Also, this class of problems may serve as a starting point for treating non-linear wave problems. The Dirichlet-to-Neumann (DtN) Finite Element Method, which was originally developed for linear problems in inÿnite domains, is extended here to solve these non-linear problems. Several DtN schemes are proposed, with a trade-o between accuracy and computational e ort. Numerical experiments which demonstrate the performance of these schemes are presented. ? 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.