University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
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Studying in UIC
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Studying in UIC
Why choose UIC?
R1 Research University
Very high research activity across 16 colleges, offering excellent opportunities for engagement.
Strategic Location
Located on Chicago’s Near West Side, with easy access to city life, culture, internship networks, and public transit options like the CTA Blue/Pink Lines.
Diverse & Inclusive
Federally recognised as both Hispanic-Serving and AANAPISI, with ~12% international students embedded in a multicultural community.
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Scholarship Options
- UIC offers a range of internal awards, including university scholarships via SnAP, department-level funding, and the prestigious Chancellor’s Laureates Award
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University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Campus Facilities
Top-tier facilities include a three-story climbing wall, an Olympic-sized pool with a lazy river, multipurpose courts, modern laboratories (e.g., high-bay structural lab), and two student centres stocked with dining, study, and leisure spaces.
Housing Options
UIC offers nine residence halls (traditional, cluster, apartment, and family units) across its East, West, and South campuses, housing ~3,800 students, with additional off-campus listings and graduate-specific apartments.
City Life
Chicago’s vibrant Near West Side offers a diverse range of eateries, festivals (such as Spark in the Park), bars, arts venues, free or low-cost urban events, a rich food scene, and a dynamic urban backdrop that supports both student and cultural life.
Courses offered at UIC
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Things to know if you're considering sending your child abroad
Things to know if you're considering sending your child abroad
Is on-campus housing guaranteed for grads?
Priority is often granted to first-year and undergraduate students; graduate students can apply to SSR and select halls, but may need to utilise the off‑campus database.
How well is public transportation connected?
CTA Blue and Pink Lines serve it; UIC-Halsted, Racine, and Polk stations link directly to the Loop and wider city network.
What research opportunities are available?
With its R1 status, UIC offers ample funded research across fields—from health sciences and engineering to public health and social sciences. Departments frequently offer TA/RA positions.
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