University of Illinois

University of Illinois

About University

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) stands as a welcoming and dedicated public research university in the dynamic heart of Chicago. UIC has committed itself to providing exceptional education and fostering innovative research for more than 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds and fields of study since 1965. Proudly ranking as one of the USA’s top five most diverse universities, the university embraces this diversity with a sincere focus on innovation, community engagement, and ensuring equal access to education for everyone. As a devoted signatory to climate commitment, UIC is working toward becoming a zero-waste, biodiversity campus, inspiring hope and a shared vision for a sustainable future.

University Rankings

9

Top Public Universities

U.S. News & World Report

200

Universities Worldwide

QS World University Rankings

90.9

in the World

Times Higher Education

Popular Programs

  • Business Administration
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Nursing
  • Dentistry
  • Law
  • Data Analytics
  • Civil Engineering

Tuition Fees Approx.

Undergraduate

$11500
In-state
-
$11500
In-state
$29000
Out-of-State
-
$29000
Out-of-State

Graduate

$13500
In-State
-
$13500
In-State
$29500
Out of State
-
$29500
Out of State

Scholarships

Across all fields

10+

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Laureates Award
  • External Scholarships
  • Illinois Commitment Program
  • IGrow Scholarship Program
  • Graduate College Fellowships
  • Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
  • Chancellor’s Fellows Programs
  • Presidential Scholarships

Intakes and Deadlines

The University of Illinois Offers Two Intakes

The Fall and Spring Intake

Fall Intake: Applications for Early Action close by November.
Applications for Regular Decision typically close in February.

Spring Intake: Application for the Spring intake closes by the beginning of October.

Admission Requirements

Undergrad applicants need a high school degree or equivalent qualifications (with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), a personal statement, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and an English language proficiency (the university accepts test scores for IELTS, TOEFL, and Pearson PTE Academic. For language proficiency, the university requires a score of 6.5 or higher for IELTS, 80 for TOEFL, and 54 for Pearson PTE Academic.

Postgraduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or 4.0 out of 5.0) in a relevant subject, a personal statement, three academic references(or letters of recommendation) and an English language proficiency (usually IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE for graduate degrees). For IELTS, the university requires a score of 6.5 or higher, 80 or higher for TOEFL iBT, and 54 for PTE. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.

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