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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations and Rankings

The University of Illinois, Chicago was founded in 1982 by the combination of the Medical Center campus and the Chicago Circle campus. Popularly known as UIC, the public research university has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is affiliated to the Universities Research Association and Great Cities’ Universities. It has a total of 16 colleges, set up to provide the highest levels of academic excellence. According to the US News and World Report’s Ranking of 2021, UIC is ranked 112th among the best national universities and 52nd among the best national public universities. In the 2018 Washington Monthly ranking of universities in the country, the university was ranked 26th among top national universiteis in the US.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The campus of UIC is spread over an area of 244 acres. The East Campus is on the Near West Side, right on the corner of Halsted and Harrison streets. In the West, students have access to the Illinois Medical District, the Library of the Health Sciences, housing and the Student Center West. UIC has over 33,000 students, 6 regional campuses for medicine and nursing and around 3,000 faculty members. The university offers 86 Bachelor’s, 111 Master’s, 66 Doctoral and 66 certificate programs in the fields of sciences, technology, arts, humanities, business, public, urban planning and public administration and healthcare.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The University of Illinois, Chicago prides itself on its exhaustive list of notable alumni. From architecture and design to sports, UIC grads have achieved recognition across the world for their valuable work. The Alumni Association at Illinois’ ‘Best Value’ University, brings together over 309,000 alumni who have transformed and empowered communities all around the world. The extraordinary alumni including Anne Allison, Nancy Cartwright, George J, Efstathiou, Mark Aguhar, Anuradha Acharya, etc. have evolved into ambitious global citizens and successfully made an impact in their respective fields.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

According to the US News & World Report, UIC is Chicago’s most diverse university. It believes in collective interdependence of markets and human resources at the global level. UIC has seven Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change that further make the university an inclusive place for its students. The Office of Career Services at the university plays an active role in conducting virtual mock interviews and training students to create professional resumes. UIC’s colleges also host career fairs, workshops and have expert guides who connect students with jobs and internships.

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University of Illinois at Chicago Facts & Highlights

Type of University	Public, Coed
Average Annual Tuition Fee	Bachelors - $34,456 (2021-22) Masters - $34,798 (2021-22)
Admission Intakes	Fall & Spring
Average GPA Requirement	3.35
Average Exam Score Requirement	SAT - 1120; ACT - 24; IELTS - 7.0; TOEFL - 102; GRE - 300; GMAT - 580
Admission Requirements	Standardised test scores, LOR, SOP, Academic Transcripts, English language proficiency test scores.
Admissions Deadlines	Bachelors: Spring Oct 1; Fall - Feb 1, Nov 1 Masters: Spring - Oct 1; Fall - Jan 31
Percentage of International Students	19%
Size of Campus (in acres)	244
Alumni Worldwide	309k+
Females to Males Ratio	53 : 47
Average Salary after 10 Years	$52,533 (Annual)

University of Illinois at Chicago Rankings

Ranked By	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings	NA	NA	201-300	201-300	201-300
QS	285	256	231	214	207
Times Higher Education (THE)	301-350	251-300	251-300	251-300	251-300
U.S. News & World Report - Global Universities	NA	212	217	217	204

University of Illinois at Chicago Subject Rankings

Business

Ranked By	2021	2020	2019	2018
QS - Accounting & Finance	NA	201-250	151-200	101-150
Times Higher Education (THE)	201-250	176-200	176-200	151-175
US News & World Report - UG Business	81	90	NA	87

Computer Science

Ranked By	2021	2020	2019	2018
Times Higher Education (THE)	201-250	201-250	176-200	176-200
U.S. News & World Report - Computer Science	NA	NA	NA	64

Engineering

Ranked By	2021	2020	2019	2018
QS - Engineering and Technology	NA	210	217	255
Times Higher Education (THE)	251-300	251-300	251-250	201-250
U.S. News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG	56	NA	NA	NA
U.S. News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG	45	NA	NA	NA
U.S. News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG	68	NA	NA	NA
U.S. News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG	64	NA	NA	NA

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University of Illinois Courses

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Masters Programs
Bachelors Programs

MS in Computer Science
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  N/A
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 23,51,400
MS in Business Analytics
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  N/A
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 26,95,200
MS in Management Information Systems
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  N/A
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 26,95,200
MS in Civil Engineering
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  N/A
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 23,51,400

B.S in Computer Engineering
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  4 Year
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 23,51,900
Bachelor of Business Administration
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  4 Year
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 23,59,000
B.S in Entrepreneurship
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  4 Year
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 23,59,000
B.S in Management
- Mode
  Regular
  
  Application Fee
  INR 5,000
- Duration
  4 Year
  
  Tuition Fee
  INR 23,59,000

University of Illinois, Chicago, USA Scholarship

Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for UIC International Students

This scholarship is awarded to UIC students who succeed in displaying academic excellence and meet the following requirements:

Enrolled in a full-time program at UIC either at undergraduate or graduate level.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Must have completed at least one semester of coursework at UIC at the time of application.

Winners receive a $5,000 (pre-tax) award to cover tuition, books, and living expenses in the US. For the 2021-22 academic year, a total of six such awards will be offered to eligible international students.

The last date to apply for Laurette Kirstein Scholarship was April 2, 2021 by midnight.

Additional Scholarships at UIC

The UIC Office of External Fellowships (OEF) also offers and assists current UIC students in looking and applying for external scholarship awards such as the following:

Chicago Consular Corps Scholarship: The opportunity is only open to UIC undergraduate and graduate students. It includes a total of nine scholarships for current UIC international students.

AESF Scholarship: For undergraduate and graduate students from the US and outside pursuing mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, material science or engineering; environmental engineering or chemistry.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship: This scholarship is for international students to pursue graduate study in the United States.

Institute for Humane Studies Fellowships: Available for undergraduate or graduate study up to $12,000 for UIC students wishing to explore the practices, principles, and institutions required for a free society.

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund: The fund is for students from developing countries who are currently studying in the US. It grants an annual award worth $12,000 to students who focus on improving the lives of women and children in a developing country.