University of Illinois Chicago – Illinois

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public university in Chicago, Illinois. The university accepts international applications for undergraduate and graduate programs; tuition fees vary by department and program.

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA · Institution Type: Public.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Undergraduate: Meet First Year or Transfer requirements, and submit official transcripts/records according to your country's requirements. Non-English documents require a standard translation verified by the institution. International first-year application fee: 170 USD, including a 70 USD application fee and a 100 USD evaluation fee.

Undergraduate English Proficiency

Undergraduate: IELTS Academic 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each band; TOEFL 80 or 4.5 on the new scale; PTE 54 with specific band requirements. Duolingo is only accepted starting Fall 2027: 120 total, with at least 115 in each sub-score. Test scores are valid for two years. Some majors may require higher scores.

Master’s and Doctoral Programs

Graduate: Requires an equivalent bachelor's degree and program-specific documents. Minimum IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band; TOEFL has a total and individual band requirement; Duolingo Graduate 130 with specific sub-score requirements. Check the Graduate Admission table; do not use undergraduate standards as a substitute.

Tuition and Budget — USD

OIS 2026–2027 table, in USD. Most total estimates are for nine months, including tuition/fees, living expenses, books, and orientation; OIS is based on 12 credits/semester. Full-year programs, health programs, law, and other fields have their own rates. The budget filter group on KeyApply uses the tuition and fees of the general program.

Financial Documents and I-20

Initial I-20 requires proof of funding for at least one year of the program. Financial documents from the past six months, showing bank/account information, balance, and currency, must be in English or include an official translation. Dependents require additional funding.

Intake Periods

Select your intake on the program's Requirements & Deadlines page; undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students have different schedules. Note the Fall 2027 milestone if using Duolingo for undergraduate applications.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

If seeking scholarships or assistantships, verify eligibility for international students within the department/program and sponsorship letters. The estimates in this article do not account for scholarships.

Official Sources

• Undergraduate Application and English Requirements
• Graduate International Requirements
• 2026–2027 Expenses and I-20 Financials
• Admission Schedule

Always cross-reference admission guidelines and official fee tables. Check rates applicable to your specific term and program before making payments.

Questions before registering

Is the 0 CAD price the tuition fee for the school?
This is an option to submit a consultation request to KeyApply. Tuition and fees collected by the university are presented separately in USD.

What information do I need to submit to choose a program?
Completed level of education, transcripts, English proficiency certificates, preferred major, budget, and intended intake term.