University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago is Chicago's only public research university - big, diverse and alive. UIC is a real campus community embedded in some of Chicago's most interesting neighborhoods. Consistently ranked among the nation's most diverse, welcoming, and transformative campuses, UIC is home to more than 32,000 students. As one of the preeminent research institutions in the country, our students have the advantage of learning from a superb faculty that discovers what others teach. UIC offers a challenging, career-building education and a life-changing college experience through hundreds of academic and success programs.
What is life like at UIC? Learn more about us by watching our episode of "The College Tour" - coming to Amazon Prime this Fall but you can watch it here.
Academic Programs
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biology
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Dentistry
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Graphic Design
- Health Information Management
- Health Science
- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
- Liberal Arts
- Medicine
- Music
- Music Business
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Urban Planning
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- City
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Research
- Social Justice
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Applicants who are currently enrolled in high school, or have not enrolled as a college or university student since graduating from high school. For more information, please see our Requirements page.
Applicants who have attended another college or university after graduating high school, but before enrolling at UIC. To apply as a Transfer student, please use our UIC Transfer Application. We do not use the Common Application for Transfer students.
Additional Information
Important Dates for 2023-2024
- August 1 - Common Application opens.
- September 16 - Join us on campus for Open House.
- November 1 - Early Action, Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA), and Scholarship Priority Deadline
- February 1 - Regular Decision deadline
- May 1 - National Decision deadline for admitted students to accept the offer of admission
Visit us
Visit UIC for a firsthand look at Chicago’s public research university, a place making big impacts around the world — all starting with its students.
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
1200 W. Harrison St., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60607-7161, United States of America
Phone number
(312) 996-4350
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Undocumented or DACA students
Region
Midwest