Question 1

Is studying in University of Illinois Chicago expensive?

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University of Illinois at Chicago's offers 94 undergraduate degrees and 84 minors, along with 102 master&rsquo;s and 63 doctoral degree programs in fields such as Arts, Business, Education, Engineering Humanities, Sciences, Technology, Health Care, Law and Urban Planning & Public Administration. Annual tuition fees required to pursue a degree course at UIC is around 20-25L on an average, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (36 courses)INR 14 L - 29 LM.A. (16 courses)INR 14 L - 30 LM.A. (24 courses)INR 14 L - 24 LB.E. / B.Tech (17 courses)INR 23 L - 49 LMBA/PGDM (4 courses)INR 22 L - 29 L

Question 2

Is it hard to get into the University of Illinois at Chicago?

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The acceptance rate at UIC Chicago is 77%. This suggests, the university accepts on average around 77 applications for every 100 it receives. This figure is more than half of all the students, so this makes UIC not so competitive to get into. One could say, the University of Illinois at Chicago is somewhat selective in terms of admission.

Question 3

Is the University of Illinois at Chicago a good school?

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UIC is one of the most prestigious institutes for higher education in the US. UIC is one of the largest public research universities in Chicago, Illinois. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Illinois at Chicago has an overall ranking of #65. Additionally, UIC is ranked #82 under the category of ‘Best Colleges in National Universities 2024’ by a top-ranking authority. Moreover, UIC features more than 3,100 well-qualified and experienced faculty members with over 11,000 full-time employees.

Question 4

Which famous celebrity has studied at UIC?

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The alumni network of UIC is 360,000+. Popular names who have been included in the list of notable alumni of this university-Justin Hartley: ActorJanina Gavankar: Actress and MusicianAdrian Smith: ArchitectSheryl Underwood: Comedia, Actress, TV HostBernard Shaw: Journalist

Question 5

What is the placement rate for UIC MBA?

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The MBA course of UIC is No. 1 value ranking course. It is famous for high ROI and affordable tuition. UIC placement rate for the MBA course is 94%, within 6 months of graduation. The average salary of the MBA graduates is USD 101,000  (Around INR 97 L).

Question 6

What are the companies where MS-BA graduates of UIC Chicago have been hired?

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The top employers where the MS-BA graduates of UIC Chicago are: DeloittePwCCDWDiscover FinancialsSAPUnited AirlinesZurich North America

Question 7

What is the average salary after MS CS at University of Illinois Chicago?

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The University of Illinois Chicago salary for MS is CS graduate is INR 66 L (average) per year. Students can earn an the highest salary up to INR 84 L per year. We have mentioned below the popular job profile for UIC graduate with their average salary:Job ProfilesAverage Salary Per YearCivil EngineerINR 1,000,000Content WriterINR 1,500,000Project Manager, EngineeringINR 1,800,000Research EngineerINR 1,260,000Senior UX DesignerINR 800,000

Question 8

Is GRE required for the University of Illinois Chicago MS in Business Analytics course?

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UIC Chicago follows a holistic admission policy which considered UG academic record, LOR, resume, and more. GMAT / GRE score is optional for MS in Business Analytics course. Students studying in this course should have an UG degree. Students should have a necessary business and technical background.

Question 9

What are the requirements for international students at UIC?

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To get admission to Illinois University Chicago, applicants have to meet the requirements. We have mentioned below the UIC Requirements for Undergraduate Admissions: Must complete a high school Diploma in a relevant disciplineSubmit English proficiency test scores, if first language is not English ·     Provide additional test score of ACT/SAT (if required)Note: Please do not submit your original or only set of academic credentials. No documents will be returned to you. UIC Requirements for Graduate Admissions Must complete a 4-6 year bachelor; master following completion of 3 year bachelor; completion of a Bachelor followed by certain postgraduate diplomasSubmit English proficiency test scores, if first language is not EnglishProvide additional test score of GMAT/GRE (if required)Letters of recommendation Statement of Purpose

Question 10

What is the Chancellor's Fellows programme at UIC?

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UIC Chancellor's Fellows programme is for the students enrolled in the UG courses. This scholarship programme is applicable for non citizens of Illinois whose families have a household income less than 6 times the federal poverty rate. Other requirements are also there.

Question 11

How much does the University of Illinois Chicago cost?

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UIC Chicago tuition fees for UG students s is USD 34,538 (Around INR 31.6 L) and for PG courses, it is USD 32,532 (Around INR 30 L) for one year. Course-wise tuition fee at UIC is given below for some of the courses: CourseTuitionHostelMSINR 14.88 L - 33.93 LINR 10.59 L - 12.98 LMBA/PGDMINR 14.88 L - 33.93 LINR 10.59 L - 12.98 LM.A.INR 14.88 L - 27.19 LINR 11.57 L - 12.98 LMPHINR 18.68 L - 28.86 LINR 12.35 L - 12.98 LM.DesINR 29.19 LINR 12.98 LMSNINR 20.28 L - 32.95 L– / –Others PGINR 14.88 L - 15.95 LINR 12.35 LM.ArchINR 27.81 L - 30.13 LINR 11.77 L - 12.98 LLL.M.INR 40.61 L– / –MFAINR 29.19 LINR 12.98 LMPAINR 27.53 LINR 12.35 L

Question 12

How much is the University of Illinois Chicago application fee for international students?

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The University of Illinois Chicago application fee varies by programme type for international students. To complete undergraduate admission application, students have to pay around USD 160 or INR 13.7 K. Students can check the breakdown of the UIC application fee below:Application Fee ComponentCostApplication FeeUSD 60 (INR 5.1 K)International Evaluation FeeUSD 100 (INR 8.56 K)Total FeeUSD 160 (INR 13.7 K)(USD 1 = INR 85.6)

Question 13

What major is the University of Illinois Chicago known for?

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As per an unofficial source, the most popular majors of UIC Chicago are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences. Other popular majors are: Biological and Biomedical SciencesPsychologyVisual and Performing ArtsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Question 14

What is the duration of MSc in CS course at UIC?

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UIC Chicago MS in CS course is 1.5-2 years. The students have the options to complete this Master's degree in coursework, thesis and project option. A few of the companies that have hired the CS graduates are Amazon, Adobe, Apple, BMW, Nike, Google, EY,  etc.

Question 15

What is the duration of MS in Business Analytics course at the University of Illinois Chicago?

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UIC Chicago MS in Business Analytics course is a STEM-designated course. The duration of 1-2 years. This course is accredited by AACSB. While studying this course, students can have an experiential learning as students can work with a client organisation to analyze a business issue and develop analytics solutions.

Question 16

What is the University of Illinois Chicago ranked in the world?

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The University of Illinois at Chicago secures a global rank #298 as part of the latest Global University Rankings, rolled out by Shiksha. Another prominent university ranking platform like QS, ranks it #334 as part of its own variation of Global Rankings for the year 2026.

Question 17

What is UIC ranked in the world?

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UIC ranking as per the Times Higher Education world rankings is #201-250 for 2026. Whereas, in 2026, the rankings of UIC is #334. In the Global Universities category ranking, this university ranks at #261 in 2025.

Question 18

What is UIC ranked nationally?

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As per U.S. News, the ranking of UIC Chicago is #84 in 2026. It is also ranked at #179 in the Best Value schools. In the National Universities ranking, this university was ranked at #80 in 2025. A slight decline in the National Universities ranking can be seen. But, still the university has managed to stay in the Top 100 Universities in the U.S.

Question 19

Is the University of Illinois at Chicago Division I?

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UIC Chicago athletic teams compete in 18 NCAA Division I sports with members of the Missouri Valley Conference. The university's success includes 70+ conference championships and nearly 50 NCAA Championship appearances.

Question 20

Does UIC offer housing?

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Yes, the Uni of Illinois at Chicago offers housing. Students can apply for the housing at this university once they are admitted to this university. There is no deadline for applying for housing, but they must apply as soon as possible. A few of the housing options of this university are Commons North, Commons West, Thomas Beckham Hall, etc.

Scholarship Type	Scholarship Name	Amount	Grade
Merit-Based	Laurette Kirstein Scholarships	Around INR 4.2 L	UG, PG, Professional
Admission-Based	International Student Ambassador Award	Around INR 50k	International students at all levels

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