Study at University of Illinois at 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

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

Student 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 a full suite of support services & programs to our international applicants.

Important Dates

Fall 2020

Application Deadline	July 20, 2020
Payment Deadline	July 29, 2020
Move-in Date	August 12, 2020
Program Start Date	August 13, 2020

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.

46,050

Typical cost for two semesters

29,800

Tuition

10,170

Housing

4,080

Dining

2,000

Other

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.

Start Date

Option A: Traditional Double – Commons Residence Hall

4,883.5

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.

Floor plan

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, closet, storage drawers
common bathroom on hall
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television (fee may apply)
common kitchen, lounges, study rooms, computer lab & free laundry facilities in building

Option AA: Traditional Double – Academic & Residential Complex (ARC)

5,634

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.

Floor plan

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, closet, storage drawers
common bathroom on hall
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television (fee may apply)
common kitchen, lounges, study rooms, academic classrooms, computer station, fitness center & free laundry facilities in building

Option B: Cluster Double – Courtyard Residence Hall

5,361.5

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.

Floor plan

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, storage drawers, closet
shared bathroom
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television (fee may apply)
common kitchen, lounges, study rooms, computer lab & free laundry facilities in building

Option C: Suite Double – James Stukel Towers Residence Hall (JST)

5,615

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.

Floor plan

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, storage drawers, closet
shared bathroom in suite
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television (fee may apply)
common kitchen, lounges, study rooms, computer lab & free laundry facilities in building

Option D: Cluster Single – Courtyard Residence Hall

5,831

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.

Floor plan

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, storage drawers, closet
shared bathroom
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television (fee may apply)
common kitchen, lounges, study rooms, computer lab & free laundry facilities in building

Option E: Off Campus Standard Housing at UIC Global

6,180

The Automatic Lofts complex is off-campus housing for graduate students, located just a five-minute walk to campus. Option E Standard Single offers a private bedroom and shared bathroom in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom suite shared among four students. (Some suites have four private bathrooms, depending on availability.)

Floor plan

Amenities

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

Option F: Single Room – Premier Off-Campus Housing

6,800

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.

Floor plan

Amenities

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.

Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

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

Fall 2020

Tuition & Cost

Housing

10,400

How To Apply

Complete your application

Submit additional documentation

Apply for your F-1 student visa

Academic Requirements

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