Study at University of Illinois Chicago

Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

UIC’s top-ranked programs include engineering, business, architecture, design, education, health sciences, public health, and public affairs.

Engineering
College of Business Administration
Applied Health Sciences
Architecture, Design, and the Arts
Education
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Public Health
Urban Planning and Public Affairs

Engineering

The UIC College of Engineering - ranked #75 in Undergraduate Engineering and #69 in Graduate Engineering - emphasizes innovative learning, research contributions, and internship opportunities. Through the Guaranteed Paid Internship Program (GPIP), first-year engineering students have the unique opportunity to serve as paid interns over the summer after their freshman year.

Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

– Computer Systems
– Human Centered Computing
– Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Management

Engineering Physics

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

College of Business Administration

The UIC College of Business Administration prepares students to become leaders in today’s global economy. The college focuses on the core disciplines of accounting, finance, information management, marketing, and management.

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

Marketing

– Innovation & Product Management
– Marketing Research
– Promotions & Communications
– Sales Leadership

Applied Health Sciences

The UIC College of Applied Health Sciences is nationally recognized for educating professionals who help people achieve and maintain their health.

Disability & Human Development

Kinesiology

– Exercise
– Movement Science
– Science & Health Promotion

Architecture, Design, and the Arts

The UIC College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts educates and mentors the next generation of architects, art historians, designers, museum professionals, and visual and performing artists.

Architecture

Art

– Moving Image
– New Media Arts
– Photography
– Studio Arts

Art History

Graphic Design

Industrial Design

Interdisciplinary Education in the Arts

Music

– Business
– Jazz Studies
– Performance

Theatre

– Acting
– Design, Production & Technology
– Performance

Education

The UIC College of Education develops teachers, principals, researchers, and community leaders. The college prepares educators to foster diversity, self-worth, self-confidence, and self-advocacy.

Human Development & Learning

Urban Education: Elementary Education

Liberal Arts & Sciences

The UIC College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides a well-rounded foundation to become a creative problem-solver, effective communicator, and strong leader. UIC's liberal arts programs include literature, biology, history, economics, foreign languages, and more.

African American Studies

Anthropology

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

– General Biology
– Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology

Chemistry

Classical Studies

Communication

Criminology, Law, and Justice

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Economics

English

– American Literature
– British & Anglophone Literature
– Creative Writing; Media
– Professional Writing
– Rhetorical & Cultural Studies

French and Francophone Studies

Gender and Women’s Studies

Germanic Studies

Germanic Studies with a Business Minor

History

Integrated Health Studies

– Behavioral Health
– Health and Science

Latin American and Latino Studies

Mathematics

Mathematics & Computer Science

– Algorithms and Theory
– Computational Mathematics

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Polish, Russian, and Central and Eastern European Studies

– Central and Eastern European Studies
– Polish Studies; Russian Studies

Political Science

– Law & Courts
– Urban Politics

Psychology

– Applied
– General

Secondary Education Program

– Teaching of English
– Teaching of French
– Teaching of German
– Teaching of History
– Teaching of Mathematics
– Teaching of Spanish

Sociology

Spanish

– Hispanic Linguistics
– Hispanic Literatures and Cultural Studies
– Hispanic Studies

Statistics

– Applied Statistics
– Statistical Theory & Methods

Public Health

The UIC School of Public Health emphasizes real-world learning to making healthcare differences in populations around the world. Students participate in research and projects around violence prevention, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and more.

– Undergraduate Accelerator students should speak with an admissions advisor if they are interested in pursuing a degree from the School of Public Health.

Urban Planning and Public Affairs

The UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs has an international reputation for promoting just, resilient, and livable cities. The college improves the quality of urban life through education, research, and community engagement.

Public Policy

Urban Studies

UIC Live

Earn UIC credits towards your undergraduate degree in your home country via our Live-to-device digital learning platform, then complete your degree in Chicago when you are able to travel to campus.

Program Details

— No study delays or interruptions
— Academic and career support
— Affordable
— Student visa services

Program Details

Exclusively available for Fall 2020, UIC Live enables you to start your undergraduate degree studies from home and stay on track with your educational goals. Through Live-to-device technology, take your first-year UIC classes, live in real time, with our digital classroom experience that rivals studying in person. Interact with award-winning UIC faculty and fellow students in a collaborative virtual environment—and get more engagement than the traditional classroom. All you need is a laptop and internet connection.

Life in Chicago, Illinois

The third-largest city in the US, Chicago is known for its strong business economy, award-winning architecture, and world-class culture. The city is a higher education destination, with 250,000+ students at the city’s 50+ colleges.

Population

2,705,994

City Highlights

#1 Most Diversified Economy in the U.S.	Moody’s Analytics, 2017
#6 Best “Innovation Hub” in the World	UKPMG’s Disruptive Tech, 2017
30+ Fortune 500 companies in Chicago, including Allstate, Boeing, McDonald's, Quaker Oats, and United Airlines
Access to internships at 400+ major corporate headquarters, 1800+ international companies, and 300+ digital start-ups

Location

Weather

Summer

29 °C

Winter

0 °C

Nearby Cities

Milwaukee 1.5-hour drive
New York 2.15-hour flight
Los Angeles 3.45-hour flight

Careers

Recent Internships

Muskaan

2022

UI Health

Klevi

2021

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

Adit

2021

American Express and Ernst & Young

Stories

How UIC STEM Program Leads International Students to Success

Indian study abroad student is bound for a successful future thanks to the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Career Accelerator Program.

Khyati

Application & Visa Help

We provide extensive support services and personalized programs for international students planning to study in the US. Our experienced counselors are committed to your success!

Important Dates

Spring 2021

Application Deadline	December 11, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 25, 2020
Move-in Date	January 4, 2021
Program Start	January 16, 2021

Tuition & Cost

Tuition, housing, dining, and other fees vary by degree program, housing location, and preferences. Shorelight Signature Student Experience services — including visa help and career services — are included with tuition.

48,000

Typical cost for two semesters

31,000

Tuition

11,000

Housing

4,000

Dining

2,000

Other

Start Date

Program	Cost Per Semester
Academic Accelerator	Spring 2021 $16,500Summer 2021 $16,500Fall 2021 $16,500
Academic Accelerator- Live	Spring 2021 $16,500Summer 2021 $16,500Fall 2021 $16,500
Academic English (1 semester)	Spring 2021 $7,800Summer 2021 $7,500Fall 2021 $7,339
Academic English (2 semesters)	Spring 2021 $7,800Summer 2021 $7,500Fall 2021 $7,339
Academic English - Session II (8 weeks)	Spring 2021 $4,900Summer 2021 N/AFall 2021 $4,603
Extended Accelerator	Spring 2021 $16,500Summer 2021 $10,000Fall 2021 $16,500
Extended Accelerator- Live	Spring 2021 $16,500Summer 2021 $10,000Fall 2021 $16,500
Health Insurance (Annual)	Spring 2021 $2,000Summer 2021 $2,000Fall 2021 $2,000
International Direct	Spring 2021 $15,396Summer 2021 $10,361Fall 2021 $15,396
International Direct- Live	Spring 2021 $15,396Summer 2021 $10,361Fall 2021 $15,396

Housing Option	Description	Cost Per Semester
Option A: Traditional Double – Commons Residence Hall	Option A is a traditional double room on-campus in Commons Residence Hall. It offers a traditional double room shared between two students and a common bathroom on hall.	Spring 2021 $4,704Summer 2021 $2,948Fall 2021 $5,840
Option AA: Traditional Double – Academic & Residential Complex (ARC)	ARC is a traditional double room on-campus in UIC's newest residence hall. This option offers one room shared between two students with updated furniture and building amenities, including an exclusive fitness center.	Spring 2021 $5,550Summer 2021 N/AFall 2021 $5,634
Option B: Cluster Double – Courtyard Residence Hall	The Courtyard Residence Hall is undergraduate cluster-style housing on campus. Option B Cluster Double offers a shared room with one other student, in a cluster of multiple bedrooms. Bathroom is shared among 4-9 same-gender students.	Spring 2021 $5,208Summer 2021 $2,549Fall 2021 $6,201
Option C: Suite Double – James Stukel Towers Residence Hall (JST)	James Stukel Towers Residence Hall (JST) is is undergraduate suite-style housing on campus. Option C Suite Double offers a shared room with one other student and a bathroom shared among 2-6 same-gender students.	Spring 2021 $5,457Summer 2021 $2,835Fall 2021 $5,485.91
Option D: Cluster Single – Courtyard Residence Hall	The Courtyard Residence Hall is undergraduate cluster-style housing on campus. Option D Cluster Single offers a private room in a cluster of multiple bedrooms. Bathroom is shared with 4-9 same-gender students.	Spring 2021 $5,400Summer 2021 $2,913Fall 2021 $6,656
Option F: Single Room – Premier Off-Campus Housing	The Tailor Lofts complex offers luxury living for graduate students, located just a five-minute walk to campus. Option F Premier Single offers a private bedroom and private bathroom in a four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment shared among four students.	Spring 2021 $6,800Summer 2021 $6,800Fall 2021 N/A

Meal Plan	Details	Cost Per Semester
10 Meal Plan	10 entries per week at "all you can eat" dining halls, plus $600 Flames Fare per semester at select markets, cafés, and popular chains.	Spring 2021 $2,085Summer 2021 $1,458Fall 2021 $2,106
15 Meal Plan	15 entries per week at "all you can eat" dining halls, plus $500 Flames Fare per semester at select markets, cafés, and popular chains.	Spring 2021 $2,090Summer 2021 $1,458Fall 2021 $2,101

Housing

10,400

Typical housing fees for one academic year. See all housing options below.

Housing prices vary based on room choice, amenities, and program track. Student preference is taken into account, but preferred pick is not guaranteed.

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
private bathroom
shared living room, kitchen & dining area
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
student lounges, study room, computer center & fitness center
free laundry service
free cleaning service
card swipe access to building
front desk security

How To Apply

We offer a streamlined application process for international students.

Complete your application
Our advisors walk you through everything you need – transcripts, English scores, passport & more.
Submit additional documentation
Once you receive a final admission letter, you will need to submit your I-20 request form, certification of finances, and other paperwork.
Apply for your F-1 student visa
Our staff guides you through the visa application process and helps you prepare for your visa interview, too.

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements vary by program track and graduate level. Please contact an advisor for more detail.

Shorelight - Who We Are

As international student experience experts, we bring students to US schools—or connect top US programs with students abroad. Here's how:

Signature Student Experience

Out education counselors and campus teams guide students to success, from application to graduation.

Career Services

We connect students to internships, alumni networks, and career opportunities around the world.

Innovative Live technology

Our award-nominated digital classroom experience brings real-time instruction to students anywhere.

Learn More

Application Deadline	April 15, 2021
Payment Deadline	April 29, 2021
Move-in Date	May 13, 2021
Program Start	May 17, 2021

Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

UIC Live

Program Details

Life in Chicago, Illinois

Careers

Recent Internships

How UIC STEM Program Leads International Students to Success

Application & Visa Help

Application Assistance

Student Visa & Pre-Arrival

Campus Transition

Important Dates

Spring 2021

Tuition & Cost

Housing

10,400

How To Apply

Complete your application

Submit additional documentation

Apply for your F-1 student visa

Academic Requirements

Shorelight - Who We Are

As international student experience experts, we bring students to US schools—or connect top US programs with students abroad. Here's how:

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