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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.
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.
Acceptance rate - 73%
Number of students - 33,390
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.
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 EnglishEngineering
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
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
Public Policy
Urban Studies
College of Business Administration
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
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
Kinesiology
Exercise
Movement Science
Science & Health Promotion
Disability & Human Development
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Deadline:
20 Jul, 2026
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
$14,700/year
$4,600/year
$6,916/year
• 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