About UIC
Why Study at UIC?
Did you know? More than 50 languages are spoken on campus. No matter where you’re from, you’ll feel at home at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Here are just some of the reasons why international students like you choose UIC.
Chicago:
Life in the fast-paced city
Looking for excitement? Chicago is the third-largest U.S. city, full of American culture, international food and professional opportunities.
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.
Academics:
UIC is the smart choice
UIC is the only public research university in the city. From the classroom to the lab, you’ll have every opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed.
Innovative research in computer science, bioengineering, education and more.
84 undergraduate degrees to choose from.
A UIC degree has a value of nearly $400,000 USD over 20 years.**
Campus:
Student life worth living
A modern campus in a thrilling city. Hundreds of student clubs and organizations. Convenient transportation around campus and Chicago.
This is UIC.
Named one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S.***
Fun events, including cultural fairs, concerts and festivals.
Urban yet green, with 5,000+ trees and 800 bike racks on campus.
20 top-tier Division I sports programs for men and women.
25 recreation leagues, from sports to martial arts to dance.
Free evening transportation service around campus.
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.”
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings
**Payscale.com
***U.S. News & World Report