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The University of Illinois at Chicago Campus ratings & reviews

3.1/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Sporty
  • Academically oriented
Student Views
  • 33% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships2
Part time work4
Post study jobs3
Quality of faculty3
Student Life4
Value for money3
Public transportation5
Safety2
Indian Food3
Permanent Immigration2
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MS in Construction Engineering and Management - Batch of 2024
Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago
2.6
University is amazing, but don’t be a Global Student.
Tips: Never apply through Shiksa or any other agency and become a Global Student. I joined UIC via SHIKSHA and I am a research assist currently with 100% tuition waiver, but that was taken away from me only because I am a global student, who did not pay application fees.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2023Read More
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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies - Batch of 2023
Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago
4.4
Best campus I have ever seen in my life.
Tips: Students should have good ettiquetes and better english speaking and understanding. Students should have better skills to enjoy in good way. Students should have quality to attract fellow students to make good friends and explore things in the campus.
Likes (Internships): We get so many internships before the final exams. We get internships on the basis of practicals and skills that we have. We get paid internships also to manage expenses of daily routine. We also get apprrciation certificate from the companies to make better CV.
Dislikes (Student Life): Students face more stress and do not enjoy much. Students face stress of exams, internals, practicals, and more over curricular activities. They are bounded by these things ispite of enjoying college life and exploring new things, people and places.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2022Read More
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MS in Business Analytics/MS in Management Information Systems - Batch of 2025
Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago
3.1
The college is good but the quality has deteriorated over time.
Tips: The University of Illinois at Chicago is good. The faculty works hard to give students the best education possible, even though fee waivers have been removed and the dean of CBA has changed, which has affected funding a lot. On-campus positions are good, and every student gets one in the end. The campus atmosphere is excellent. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation system here is excellent. There is no place you can't reach with the public transport. With both metro and buses, things only get easier. The only downside is that safety is a concern. There are too many homeless people and gun violence is very high, so you have to be on your toes at all times.
Dislikes (Internships): The market is bad right now, and students are having a hard time getting internships. Even experienced students are finding it difficult to land one. The college doesn't provide much support to help students get internships, but the market has improved recently and is looking positive at the moment.
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FAQs on Campus

Q:   What are the most popular majors offered at University of Illinois at Chicago?

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Through its 16 colleges, the University of Illinois Chicago provides more than 90 bachelor's degrees, 100 master's degrees, and 60 doctoral degrees. Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and other fields are among the well-known colleges and universities. Students can view UIC's most popular courses below:

  • Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Health profession
  • Engineering
  • Psychology

Q:   What is the class size at University of Illinois at Chicago?

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The student-faculty ratio of the University of Illinois at Chicago is 18: 1 which demonstrates that the university believes in providing a focused setting where students can generate knowledge through top-notch academic programs. According to the Fall 2024 university enrollment, more than 33,000 students were admitted to UIC, with over 22,000 enrolling in undergraduate programs and over 7,200 pursuing graduate studies.

Q:   What is University of Illinois at Chicago known for?

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University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the renowned and the largest universities in Chicago. With 33,906 students enrolled throughout its 16 institutions, it is the biggest university in Chicago. In addition,  UIC tied for 40th place among public national universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report college and university ranking. According to the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S., UIC is the best value and social mobility university in Illinois.

Q:   How big is the UIC campus?

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With about 244 acres of campus size, UIC is the biggest institution in Chicago and has one of the most diversified campuses in the country. The campus is located next to the Chicago loop, close to the west side neighborhood area. The credit union arena, student housing, recreational facilities, and undergraduate courses occupy the majority of the east campus. The west campus, on the other hand, has medical facilities, entertainment centers, health Science institutions, and more. Student accommodation, retail stores, sports fields, forums, and conference and event spaces are all located on the south campus.

Q:   How much does it cost to live at University of Illinois campus?

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The University of Illinois provides several housing options, such as a courtyard, common north, common west, common south, and an academic and residential complex. Depending on the number of people, each dwelling includes a variety of room styles. Students can view the pricing for the academic year as well as the accommodation alternatives for single and double students:

Housing options

Academic year 2024-2025 Rates

Academic and residential complex

Private: USD 17,115 (INR 14L)

Common North (CMN)

Suite Private (3-4 residents): USD 15,697 (INR 13L)

Common West (CMW)

Private: USD 14,598 (INR 12L)

Common South (CMS)

Private: USD 14,598 (INR 12L)

Courtyard (CTY)

Suite Private (3-4 resident): USD 15,663 (INR 13L )

James Stukel Tower (JST)

Private: USD 16,352 (INR 13.7L)

Marie Robinson Hall/ Thomas Beckham Hall

Private: USD 16,221 (INR 13L)

Single Student Residence (SSR)

1-person studio: USD 14,408 (INR 12L)

USD 1=INR 84.07

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