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university of
illinois at chicago
university of illinois
at chicago
chicago, illinois
The largest university in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an acclaimed research institution with 16 colleges dedicated to the discovery and distribution of knowledge.
UIC offers graduate and professional degrees in nationally ranked programs taught by award-winning faculty.
More than 110 master’s and 66 doctoral degree programs are offered in architecture, the arts, business, education, engineering, the humanities, law, public health, the sciences, social work, and urban planning and public affairs.
Professional doctorates are available in the applied health sciences, dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy.
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD & Research
- Established 1982
- Over 33,000 Total Enrolment
- Over 6,000 international students from 85 different countries
- January, May, August 2021
departments of study
- College of Applied Health Sciences
- College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts
- College of Business Administration
- College of Dentistry
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- UIC John Marshall Law School
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- Jane Addams College of Social Work
- College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
Awards & Recognition
- ranked as the 129th best in the “national universities” category2019 U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of colleges and universities
- One of the top 25 public universities in the countryLatest public university rankings
- Ranked 22nd among the 340 U.S. public universitiesLatest public university rankings
- Ranked ahead of seven Big Ten universities
- Tied for 17th among U.S. public universitiesClinical, pre-clinical and health
- Tied for 37th overall in the countryClinical, pre-clinical and health
- Tied for 24th among U.S. public universities and for 44th overall among U.S. institutionsPsychology
University highlights
- 86 bachelors programs to explore your interests and find the right program.
- A low student-to-teacher ratio with 1 faculty member to every 18 students.
- Top-tier faculty and dedicated staff to help you prepare for a fulfilling career.
- As one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse universities in the country, UIC’s welcoming environment gives you the chance to study, work and grow with classmates who will broaden your perspectives and worldview.
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region of the United States.
- Chicago’s only public research university.
other attributes
- Strives to “serve the citizens of Chicago and the world by being an international leader in research, scholarship, and innovation, and by creating a globally connected campus community which supports faculty, staff, and students as they address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.”
- Chicago’s largest university and its only public Research I university.
- The university welcomes more than 6,000 international students and scholars to our campus each year and each year sends more than 300 students to study or research abroad
- Houses a number of internationally recognized and globally engaged research centers in urban studies, architecture, public health, social work, medicine, and engineering.
- More than 50 languages are spoken on campus.
Location & campus
- 3.7 km from downtown Chicago
- 5,400 trees on a lush, green campus
- Multiple modes of transportation across campus, so you can move, roam, dine and study with ease
- Located in the heart of Chicago, an architecturally and culturally dynamic city of nearly three million people and home to Fortune 500 companies such as Boeing, United Airlines, and Caterpillar
- Fifty-four million people visit Chicago each year to enjoy rich and diverse history, arts, culture, architecture, sports and outdoor activities
- Located in a bustling city, and there’s no shortage of exciting opportunities right here on campus
- The Student Recreation Facility and the Sport & Fitness Center offer fitness classes, swimming lessons and a 43-foot rock-climbing wall
- UIC intramural sports clubs, from indoor cricket to arena football, let you enjoy time with friends while competing as a recreational athlete
- Rugby and soccer intramural teams compete at UIC’s Outdoor Field Complex, which has more than 214,000 square feet of artificial turf and two multipurpose fields.
- Fire up, Flames! The UIC Flames compete in 20 NCAA Division 1 sports in the Horizon League, which includes ten public and private institutions. Cheering on the Flames is fun – and tickets are free for students!
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