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University of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago provides a hands-on learning experience in a supportive and diverse environment. Located in downtown Chicago, UIC offers you the opportunity to live, learn, and thrive in the third-largest city in the United States.

United States, Chicago
The university is located in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States.
Acceptance rate - 73%
Number of students - 33,390 Number of students - 33,390
International students - 5% International students - 5%
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Top 25 Public Universities in the USA Times Higher Education, 2022
#97 National Universities U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#273 in the World University Rankings list Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2023
#323 in the World QS World University Rankings

Quick Facts

The university is located in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States. The university is located in Chicago, the third largest city in the United States.
Acceptance rate - 73% Acceptance rate - 73%
Number of students - 33,390 Number of students - 33,390
International students - 5% International students - 5%

About University

The University of Illinois at Chicago is the only public research university in Chicago and the largest university in the city. It consists of 19 colleges. The university is included in the group of universities with very high scientific activity according to the Carnegie classification. The University of Illinois Chicago spends about $400 million annually on research and development . According to this indicator, the university is among the top 50 universities in the United States.

One of the advantages of the university is its location. Chicago is home to the headquarters of more than 30 Fortune 500 corporations. The university cooperates with more than 500 companies - their representatives visit the campus every year to hire students for internships and jobs. 70% of the university's students do an internship during their studies. Graduates of the University of Illinois at Chicago work in such companies as Amazon, Boeing, Google, Johnson Controls, Motorola, PwC.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Engineering

13+ programs
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Computer Systems Human Centered Computing Software Engineering Industrial Engineering - STEM designated Engineering Management Electrical Engineering Bioengineering

Liberal Arts & Sciences

26+ programs
Secondary Education Program Psychology Neuroscience Chemistry (BA) Statistics Sociology Germanic Studies Germanic Studies with a Business Minor History Integrated Health Studies Latin American and Latino Studies Mathematics & Computer Science Biological Sciences Mathematics (BA) Spanish Classical Studies Communication Criminology, Law, and Justice Earth and Environmental Sciences Economics African American Studies Anthropology Biochemistry English French and Francophone Studies Gender and Women’s Studies

Urban Planning and Public Affairs

2+ programs
Public Policy Urban Studies

College of Business Administration

17+ programs
Marketing Innovation & Product Management Marketing Research Promotions & Communications Sales Leadership Accounting Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Information and Decision Science Business Data Analytics Management Information Systems Operations and Supply Chain Management Management Leadership & Managerial Skills Managerial Logistics Strategic Management Finance

Architecture, Design, and the Arts

18+ programs
Interdisciplinary Education in the Arts Art Moving Image New Media Arts Photography Studio Arts Art History Graphic Design Industrial Design Architecture Music Business Jazz Studies Performance Theatre Acting Design, Production & Technology Performance

Applied Health Sciences

5+ programs
Kinesiology Exercise Movement Science Science & Health Promotion Disability & Human Development

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 11 Dec, 2025
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Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 15 Apr, 2026
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Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 20 Jul, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.8

Motivation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

5

TOEFL iBT

60

Pearson PTE

40

Duolingo

80

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply University of Illinois Chicago

1

Online application

Complete the online application, including specific questions and an essay for UIC, under the My Colleges tab.

2

Registration fee

Submit a non-refundable $60 application fee or fee waiver.

3

Submit official high school transcripts

4

Submit your ACT or SAT scores

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$31,996/year
Includes academic materials
Accommodation
$14,700/year
Nutrition
$4,600/year
Other expenses
$6,916/year
Scholarships
• International Student Ambassador Service Award • Scholarships at the University of Illinois Chicago • Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students • Chicago Consular Corps Professional Development Award • Shorelight Academic Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Be Here Center

World-class facility

• Research laboratories

World-class facility

• Richard J. Daley Library

World-class facility

• Sports and fitness center

World-class facility