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Book a visit and more

Book a visit, connect with an admissions counselor, view a tour, and more. Undergraduate students have many options to engage with campus. Check out the sites below.

Prospective Students

Ready to learn more about Chicago's Public Research University? Explore opportunities to visit campus, attend presentations, connect with an admissions counselor, request an appointment and more.

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Admitted Students

Once you're admitted, you can choose from new types of visits and ways to connect with the admissions office, undergraduate colleges, and other incoming students.

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We Heart Transfers

UIC is one of the top destinations for transfer students in the state. Nearly 40 percent of the UIC student body began their education somewhere else.

Best Value Among U.S. Public Universities

Based on what the Wall Street Journal calls "Years to pay off net price," this ranking lists schools in order of how quickly their graduates' salaries pay back the average net price of the four years of study.

FAFSA Hint

Don’t forget to use UIC’s Financial Aid code: 001776

A Big Comeback

The UIC Flames are named in reference to the Great Chicago Fire as well as the progress, transformation, innovation and resurgence that came afterwards.

Amenities Included

All rooms come fully furnished and include all basic utilities, free laundry and 24-hour security measures.

Home at UIC

About a third of UIC first-year students choose to live on campus, but you can live at home or on campus, too.

Room With a View

Many spaces feature gorgeous skyline views—another perk of being right in the heart of the city.

Urban Oasis

Did you know that UIC is home to more than 5,000 trees, 469 solar panels, five green roofs and over 1,000 bike racks?

Locked In

Your tuition rate will not increase while you are a UIC student for up to four years.

Historically Significant

UIC's Jane Addams Hull-House Museum consists of two of the original 13 buildings of one of the world's first social settlements.

Top Health Science

With Colleges of Applied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work, UIC is the principal educator of health professionals in Illinois.

Law Partnerships and Programs

In addition to an award-winning mock trial team, UIC offers a guaranteed pathway to UIC Law School.

Real-World Experience

Our close proximity to downtown—and many top businesses and organizations—gives UIC students an advantage in finding internships.

The Ultimate College Town

Chicago is a national higher education destination. Over a quarter million students are enrolled in the city’s more than 50 colleges and universities. UIC is the largest university in Chicago.

Cha-ching!

More than 81 percent of students received some form of grant or scholarship aid. For Fall 2025, new undergraduate students from Illinois from families with income under $75k may qualify for $0 in tuition and fees. Learn more about UIC Aspire.

Bike Friendly

Chicago has nearly more 500 miles of on-street, protected, buffered and shared bike lanes. We also have a bike sharing program called DIVVY that allows students to rent bikes for short periods of time so they can get around the city.

Top Destination

UIC is one of the top destinations for international students in the Midwest, and third in the state of Illinois.

$549,000

That’s the value of a UIC degree over 20 years. Payscale.com ROI Report ranks UIC in the top 11 percent of U.S. universities in annual return on investment.

Nov. 1

Apply by UIC's scholarship priority date to maximize your chances for scholarship consideration.

Honors College

Enhance your UIC academic experience. Students can apply for admission to the Honors College.

Top 5 Countries

Top five sending countries include India, China, Pakistan, South Korea and Vietnam.

Sports For All

UIC has 18 Division I sports teams and scores of club, recreational, and intramural teams.

The Windy City

Chicago is the cultural and financial hub of the American Midwest, and the third largest city in the United States.

Conveniently Located

International students have access to two major international airports, connected to campus by Chicago’s subway systems. It’s easy for UIC students to travel across the globe.

Think Tank

The Social Justice Portal Project is a collaborative movement-oriented think tank that brings together scholars, artists and activists to address the urgent questions of racial and social justice, and transformative change.

Get Involved

Explore hundreds of student organizations through the Campus Programs office; deejay at UIC Radio; attend or help plan dozens of educational, cultural and fun campus events; and join a fraternity or sorority.

Nursing Leaders

We educate some of the nation’s most sought-after nurses. UIC Nursing is ranked the 13th highest program in the nation by US News & World Report.

Lots of Transfers

Over 2,800 students transfer to UIC each academic year. Nearly 40% of UIC's undergraduate student population entered UIC as new transfer students.

Guaranteed Professional Programs

UIC has a program that can guarantee admission to several professional programs, including law, pharmacy and physical therapy, to select first-year students. More information at gppa.uic.edu

Small Class Size

At UIC, you'll enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1.

Top Illinois School for Social Mobility

UIC educates one of the highest proportion of students from lower-income families while maintaining high graduate rates, positively impacting graduate salaries and minimizing college costs.

We're Growing

An institution of growing national and international stature, UIC received over $400 million dollars in federal research support this year.

Learn To Code

UIC’s Computer Science program is ranked among the nation's best in US News and World Report.

Top U.S. Public University

UIC is ranked among the top 50 public universities in US News and World Report.

Learn & Enjoy

Fill your college experience with growth, learning and a lot of fun. Check out the Student Affairs website to learn how we can help make it happen.

So Many Choices

UIC has 16 academic colleges and offers 94 undergraduate majors and 84 undergraduate minors. Find out where you belong!

In the neighborhood

Taylor Street features classic Italian cuisine at dozens of restaurants both old and new. Don’t miss out on Italian ice from Mario’s Italian Lemonade. (Insider tip: It’s only open from May to September).

Get Hired

66 percent of students experience an intership before they graduate. Land your internship or dream job after graduation with help from the Office of Career Services.

Places that Inspire

Study at the University Library’s IDEA Commons, a student-centered space designed for collaborative study, technology use and research.