University of Illinois Chicago

Tutorium Paths to University of Illinois Enrollment

The Tutorium offers English language programs that help international students qualify for UIC undergraduate or graduate programs. Deferred admission decisions are available for UIC degrees via the Tutorium.

• Read about starting your university path with the Tutorium: https://tie.uic.edu/about-the-tutorium/paths.
• Send questions to our Admissions Team at tutorium@uic.edu.

Intensive English Program (IEP) Highlights

• Established in 1978
• Entry dates in August, October, January, late February, and May
• 16-week semester length with 8-week options starting midterm
• Beginner through advanced levels
• Full-time study, 18-25 hours weekly
• Small classes with professional faculty
• On-campus housing or recommendations for off-campus housing

Other UIC Tutorium Programs

• Evening, weekend, and online part-time study
• Summer programs (perfect for study abroad)
• Online teacher training (TESOL)
• Custom group programs and courses
• TOEFL and IELTS test preparation courses
• Testing, tutoring and editing services

International Partnerships with UIC

Programs for International Partnerships (under the Office of Global Engagement) collaborates with international organizations and institutions to develop custom programs such as:

• Academic programs in Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Education
• Summer programs (academic, professional, cultural, and language-based)
• Custom programs for corporations, universities, academic researchers, and government officials

Collaborative agreements with Programs for International Partnerships is an economical and time-saving way to get the education necessary to be successful. For more information about collaborating, go to https://go.uic.edu/partners
 

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC offers nationally ranked programs, award-winning faculty, and one of the most diverse student bodies in the U.S. More than 50 languages are spoken on the UIC campus. No matter where you are from, you’ll feel at home at UIC.

Rankings

• Top 10 Best Value ~ Wall Street Journal
• 13th among all U.S. Public Universities ~ Wall Street Journal 
• Top 25 Ethnically Diverse and No. 11 for Social Mobility ~ U.S. News & World Report
• Top 50 Most Innovative ~ U.S. News & World Report

Degree Programs

90 undergraduate degrees including architecture, the arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, life sciences, public health, and urban and public affairs.

100 Master’s programs, 60 Ph.D. programs including engineering (biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental,and mechanical), physical sciences, social sciences, life sciences, the arts and humanities.

Life in Chicago

• Chicago is the 3rd largest U.S. city, full of American culture, international food, and professional opportunities.
• Nearly 3 million people of all nationalities
• #12 in the Global Cities Index
• More than 7,300 restaurants, 600 parks and 200 museums
• International center for technology, finance, business and more
• Home to O’Hare International Airport, the 2nd largest airport in the world

“The best part about being in college in Chicago is living in the middle of the city! My dorm is right around the corner from Little Italy and Greektown. And Chinatown is almost walking distance from me.”

– Taeler Frierson, Communication and Music student