Finding the money to attend college or university can be quite a struggle, especially for international students.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Fast Facts
- School Size
Large
- Tuition
$25,000—$30,000 Year
- Affiliation
Public
- Type of School
University
- Student Body Gender
Co-ed
- Religious Affiliation
No Affiliation
- Scholarships for International Students
Yes
- Conditional Admission Available
Yes
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Setting
City
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Accreditation and Certification
CEA, EnglishUSA Member, UCIEP Member, HLC, CHEA
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Type of Housing
Residence Hall, Apartment, Dormitory
- Social Media
About the University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago’s public research university, the University of Illinois at Chicago is ranked among the Top 70 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report.
More than 50 languages are spoken on the UIC campus. No matter where you’re from, you’ll feel at home at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Our university is one of the most welcoming and diverse college campuses in the United States.
The largest university in the Chicago area, our campus has:
- Approximately 30,000 students
- 15 academic colleges
- Ranked Top 10 Best Value ~ Wall Street Journal
- Ranked Top 70 Best Public Colleges ~ US News & World Report
- A wide range of nationally ranked programs, from engineering to science to medicine.
UIC Programs
The University of Illinois at Chicago offers many programs. Through the academic and student support services at UIC, you’ll meet mentors, get help with classes, and connect with new friends - all at one of the top research universities in the U.S., right in the middle of the exciting city of Chicago.
Many paths to university study
As an international student, you can start your journey at UIC by attending the Tutorium in Intensive English, then enrolling at UIC to receive your undergraduate degree, and furthering your education with a graduate degree.
Tutorium in Intensive English
If you need to start by learning English, the Tutorium offers a comprehensive program of English instruction for speakers of other languages. Students can study full-time English, take TOEFL and IELTS test preparation courses, or take a summer enrichment program. Classes are on the UIC campus but we also have online options. The Tutorium program is designed for highly motivated individuals who want to improve their English language skills for university study or for business and professional advancement.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
As an undergraduate student at UIC, you’ll join high achieving students from around the U.S. and the world. UIC offers 86 undergraduate degrees and more than 70 minors, including architecture, the arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, life sciences, public health, and urban and public affairs.
If you are looking to get a graduate degree at UIC, you will be joining over 8,000 graduate students who are enrolled in over sixty Ph.D. programs and nearly 100 Master’s programs, spanning the arts and humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Nationally ranked programs, award-winning faculty, and one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation are among the advantages UIC has to offer, all within the heart of the great city of Chicago.
Why Study in Chicago
UIC is located near the center of Chicago and offers students an opportunity to experience the city itself as part of the campus. Chicago is the third-largest U.S. city, full of American culture, international food, and professional opportunities.
- Nearly 3 million people live in Chicago.
- Chicago is ranked #7 in the 2017 Global Cities Index.
- Home to more than 7,000 restaurants, 550 parks and 200 museums.
- International center for technology, finance, business and more.
- O’Hare International Airport is the second busiest airport in the world.
- Located in the middle of the U.S., for easy travel around the country.
“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



The University of Illinois at Chicago
Office of Admissions
1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago IL 60607
P: 312-993-9713
Tutorium in Intensive English
1333 South Halsted
Suite 260
Chicago IL 60607
P: 312-996-8098
- American Conversational English
- Evening & Weekend English
- English for Academic Purposes
- English for Professionals
- English Language (ESL)
- IELTS in the USA
- Intensive English as a Second Language
- Online Certificate Program
- Pathway Program
- Summer Intensive English
- TOEFL and University Preparation
- Accounting
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Architecture
- Art History
- Arts and Design
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Bridge Programs
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Business Information Systems
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Communication
- Composition
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Security
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- English Literature
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language Teaching
- Forensic Science
- General Management
- Genetics
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Geological Sciences
- Global & Area Studies
- Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities
- Graphics/Multimedia & Web Design
- Health and Wellness
- History
- Human Biology
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities-Prelaw
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Planning Studies
- International Public Health
- International Relations
- Internships
- Journalism
- Kinesiology
- Liberal Arts
- Linguistics
- Literature in English
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Marketing and Communications
- Marketing Research
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media and Information Studies
- Medical/Dental
- Microbiology
- Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
- Music
- Music Composition
- Natural Science
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Nutritional Sciences
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Biology
- Political Science
- Predental
- Premedical
- Prenursing
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Public Relations
- Science
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences
- Social Relations and Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Special Needs/Learning Disabilities
- Statistics
- STEM
- Studio Art
- Supply Chain Management
- Teaching English Language
- Technology/Computers
- Telecommunication and Media
- Theatre
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Veterinary Technology
- Video Game Design
- Women's and Gender Studies
- World Politics (BA)
- Youth Development
- Business English
- English for Specific Purposes Programs
- English Language (ESL)
- Summer Camps/Programs
- Summer Intensive English
- TOEFL and University Preparation
- English for Academic Purposes
- English Language (ESL)
- Pathway Program
- Summer Intensive English
- English for Specific Purposes Programs
- English Language (ESL)
- Summer Camps/Programs
- Summer Intensive English
- TOEFL and University Preparation
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