University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a premier public research university located in the heart of Chicago.

It is one of 88 top-tier research universities certified by the Carnegie Foundation.

With over $340 million in research funding, it ranks among the top 50 universities in the US for research funding.

UIC is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the Chicago area and part of the University of Illinois system.

UIC is renowned for its ethnic and cultural diversity, with 16 colleges and more than 33,000 students, 11.4% of whom are international students.

UIC focuses on enhancing the student experience and academic success through extensive resources, strong teaching capabilities, and comprehensive campus services.

Rankings:

2024 US News National Universities: Top 82

2024 US News Public Universities: Top 40

Rated as the largest and most diverse university in the Chicago area by US News

The only Illinois university ranked among the "Top 10 Best Value" institutions by The Wall Street Journal, ranking 8th

2024 Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in America: 55th overall, 13th among public universities

2023 TFE Best Economics Master's Programs: 37th in the US

UIC has two campuses in Chicago, located in the heart of the city's second-largest commercial center. Chicago attracts numerous Fortune 500 companies and offers rich cultural, academic, and employment resources, with over 550 parks and 200 museums. The city’s extensive transportation network makes it a vital hub, known as the "Artery of America."