University of Illinois Chicago Chicago IL

University of Illinois Chicago

Fast Facts

School Size
Large
Cost of Attendance
$5,000—$10,000 Semester
Affiliation
Public
Type of School
University
Student Body Gender
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
No Affiliation
Scholarships for International Students
Yes
Conditional Admission Available
Yes
Top Programs
University Preparation, Intensive English as a Second Language, Pathway Program
Setting
City
Accreditation and Certification
CEA, EnglishUSA Member, UCIEP Member, HLC, CHEA
Type of Housing
Residence Hall, Apartment, Dormitory
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Tutorium Paths to University of Illinois Enrollment

The Tutorium offers English language programs that help international students qualify for UIC undergraduate or graduate programs. Deferred admission decisions are available for UIC degrees via the Tutorium.

Read about starting your university path with the Tutorium: https://tie.uic.edu/about-the-tutorium/paths.
Send questions to our Admissions Team at tutorium@uic.edu.

Intensive English Program (IEP) Highlights

Established in 1978
Entry dates in August, October, January, late February, and May
16-week semester length with 8-week options starting midterm
Beginner through advanced levels
Full-time study, 18-25 hours weekly
Small classes with professional faculty
On-campus housing or recommendations for off-campus housing

International Partnerships with UIC

Programs for International Partnerships (under the Office of Global Engagement) collaborates with international organizations and institutions to develop custom programs such as:

Academic programs in Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Education
Summer programs (academic, professional, cultural, and language-based)
Custom programs for corporations, universities, academic researchers, and government officials

Collaborative agreements with Programs for International Partnerships is an economical and time-saving way to get the education necessary to be successful. For more information about collaborating, go to https://go.uic.edu/partners

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC offers nationally ranked programs, award-winning faculty, and one of the most diverse student bodies in the U.S. More than 50 languages are spoken on the UIC campus. No matter where you are from, you’ll feel at home at UIC.

Rankings

Top 10 Best Value ~ Wall Street Journal
13th among all U.S. Public Universities ~ Wall Street Journal
Top 25 Ethnically Diverse and No. 11 for Social Mobility ~ U.S. News & World Report
Top 50 Most Innovative ~ U.S. News & World Report

Degree Programs

90 undergraduate degrees including architecture, the arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, life sciences, public health, and urban and public affairs.

100 Master’s programs, 60 Ph.D. programs including engineering (biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental,and mechanical), physical sciences, social sciences, life sciences, the arts and humanities.

Life in Chicago

Chicago is the 3rd largest U.S. city, full of American culture, international food, and professional opportunities.
Nearly 3 million people of all nationalities
#12 in the Global Cities Index
More than 7,300 restaurants, 600 parks and 200 museums
International center for technology, finance, business and more
Home to O’Hare International Airport, the 2nd largest airport in the world

“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