University Of Illinois [UI URBANA], Urbana Courses, Fees, Ranking, & Admission Criteria

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is ranked under top 100 universities in the USA. With 15 colleges and instructional units, 150 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate and doctoral courses are offered to students all over the world. Despite plenty of courses offered by UIUC, the international student population is concentrated in Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing; Social Sciences and Communication courses.

Home to 33,500 undergraduate and 17,800 graduate students, the university opens the admission portal in the month of September. Enrolling into the university for upcoming classes will require students to pay an average sum of $39,982 every year.

International applicants looking for UIUC admissions need to have competitive scores in their previous education and in tests required to study in the US. Apart from the test scores, LORs, personal statements and essays are an integral component of applications.

Check out: how to submit LORs to study abroad

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Rankings

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is one of the top ranked universities in the USA. Various ranking institutions provide ranking for the same and some of the renowned rankings are mentioned below:

#82 in QS Top Rankings 2022
#48 World University Rankings 2021 by THE Ranking
#43 Us College Rankings 2021 by THE Ranking
#47 in National University Rankings by US News 2021
#16 by QS WUR Top Subject Rankings 2021
#45 Academic world Ranking by ARWU Shanghai Ranking 2020

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Highlights

Type of University	Public
Faculty Members	2765
Application Cost	$90
Programs Offered	150 undergraduate, 100 postgraduate and doctoral
Student Faculty Ratio	20:1
Official Website	https://illinois.edu/
%International Students	22.6%
Tuition Fee	$39,982
Average Salary	$79,000

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Campus and Accommodation

Apart from that, a huge world-class library, common rooms, theatre, and alumni centre is also present on the UIUC campus. It has 30+ student support centres to help students with everyday hurdles and problems.

1000+ student organizations are there to help them choose the best club according to their needs. Some of the student organizations are 8 to create, academic buzzer team, accounting club, act green club, active minds, actuarial science club, Alpha chi sigma.

Illini 4000 is a marathon for non-profit organisation which is held every year.
Various music, dance, art, and sports events are held to indulge students in extracurricular activities.
Work it out on campus is another program for students which allows them to work out solo or with a partner. It also has a healthy cooking class to promote healthy habits among students.
Illinois provides an App through which students can select their meal plans and look for food menus easily. Bevier Cafe, Array Cafe, Jitters Cafe are some of the dining options available out of campus.
Travel facilities shuttle, taxi, and bus services are provided for students to travel around the campus.

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Accommodation

The university comes with on-campus and off-campus housing facilities which can be easily taken by students on a monthly, quarterly, semester vise or annual basis rent. Various amenities are provided at the on-campus housing to provide students with a homely experience. 9 residence halls with costing are mentioned below.

Residence Hall	Costing (USD/year)
Academic and Residential Hall	Single- 11,648 Double- 10,131 Semi Suite Single- 14,385 Semi Suite Double-12,030
Commons North	10,263-10,437
Commons West	8,436-9,445
Courtyard	8,220-10,490
James Stukel Tower	9,890-10,998
Marie Robinson Hall& Thomas Beckham Hall	11,690-14,355
Single Student Residence	8,689-12,751

*Meal plans are exclusive of the room costing.
The facilities provided at the residence hall include wifi, closet, twin bed dresser, desk chair, sky lounge, etc.

Also check: Housing in the USA

Off-Campus Housing

Students of UIUC can get off campus housing on rent and lease basis. Some of the options are mentioned below.

Residence	Walking Time from Campus	Costing (USD)
Skyline Tower	3 mins	995-3,045
1211 E John Street	10 mins	1,190-1,780
707 W Springfield	15 mins	3745
713 S 6th St	4 mins	680-745
311 Clark	11 mins	485-525

The facilities provided at off-campus housing include closet, drawers, bed, wifi, air conditioner etc.

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Programs

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers 150 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate and doctoral programs. The university is most popular for programs like Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism; and Agriculture, Agriculture Operation. Some of the popular programs are mentioned below with their tuition fee per year:

Course	Tuition Fee (USD/year)
Master of Science [M.Sc] Computer Science	36,253
Master of Science [M.Sc] Business Administration in International Management	45,787
Master of Science [M.Sc] Bioinformatics, Computer Science	28,610
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Kinesiology	25,827
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Computer Science	40,353
Master of Science [M.Sc] Finance	28,545
Master of Science [M.Sc] Aerospace Engineering	36,253
Master of Science [M.Sc] Technical Systems Management	28,938
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] Agricultural Communications	36,253
Master of Science [M.Sc] Industrial Engineering	36,253

Admission Requirements:
The admission requirements for UIUC involve various steps and the first one starts with an online application for $90.

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Deadlines

The deadlines for admission in UIUC for graduate and postgraduate programs are as follow:

Application Opens	September 1, 2021
Priority Admission Deadline	November 1, 2021
Regular Admission Deadline	January 5, 2022
Admission Notification	Mid-february
Accept Deadline	May 1, 2022

Admission Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from any accredited college or university.
Unofficial transcripts
Three LOR for masters and one for bachelor's courses.
Statement of purpose
Updated Resume
Written essay
Institution Translation
Ministry of Education Translation
55% GPA requirement

*12th mark sheet by the school or examination board will be considered as CBSE and ICSE boards cancellation. Students are required to submit the documents as soon as they receive it.

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign English Proficiency Test Requirements

University accepts various English proficiency test scores for both graduate and postgraduate programs. Students are required to check the eligibility requirements every year for the same.

Exam	Minimum for Limited Status Admission	Minimum for Full Status Admission
TOEFL iBT	79	103
IELTS	6.5	7.5
Duolingo	105	125

*Due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation, the university is not taking scores of SAT and ACT for upcoming classes.

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance for students at UIUC is calculated on the basis of tuition, books, room and other extra expenses. The fee structure as per the year 2021 is as follows.

Fee	Costing (USD/year)
Tuition & Fees	35,206-44,758
Room & Board	12,494
Books & Supplies	1,200
Other Expenses	2,840
Total	51,740-61,292

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Scholarships

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers various scholarships and financial aids for student benefits. Apart from this, students can also apply for scholarships in the USA for further reductions in cost. Some of the scholarships and financial aids provided by the university are:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Funding
Horace & Kate King Wu International Undergraduate Scholarship	Working Undergraduate students	$2,000
Dean Arthur Hamilton International Assistance Fund	Undergraduate and postgraduate student.	For extra travel, medical allowance
Undergraduate Tuition Assistance Fund	Undergraduate second year students	Tuition fee
YingYing’s Fund	Students from all programs avail this scholarship	Tuition fee
Nelle M. Signor Graduate Scholarship in International Relation	Outstanding doctoral students with research background	$2,000
Maria Pia Gratton International Award	Female graduate international student with academic and cultural background	$10,000
University YMCA Fred S. Bailey Scholarship	Students with deep commitment to service and action	$100,000

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Alumni Network

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign has an alumni network of students. The individuals are doing great in their fields but one thing that keeps them connected is the alumni events and research programs.

Alumni benefits:

Network channelising
Various alumni events and meets
Career advice
Insurance benefits

Notable Alumni of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign:

Irving Azoff, attended – CEO of Ticketmaster
Sunil Benimadhu, M.B.A 1992- Chief executive officer of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (2002–present)
Stephen Carley, A.B. circa 1973 – Chief executive officer of El Pollo Loco
Jerry Colangelo, B.S. 1962 – President and chief executive officer of Phoenix Suns
Jon Corzine, A.B. 1969 – Chairman and chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs
Martin Eberhard, 1960 – Co-founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Motors
George T. Felbeck, B.S.M.E. 1919, M.S.M.E. 1921 – President of Union Carbide
George M.C. Fisher, 1962 – Chief executive officer of Eastman Kodak

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Placements

Students graduating from different courses have different salary packages. The course with the highest salary package at UIUC is the Phd program and the least is Bachelor of Science. The salary scale for the same as follows:

Course	Salary Package (USD/year)
Phd	140,000
Masters in Finance	137,000
Doctorate	127,000
Bachelor	115,000
MBA	105,000
Bachelor of Science	81,000

Also check: Post degree options after studying in US

Apart from that, various companies take part in placement drives and the ones offering the highest packages are mentioned in the table below.

Job Title	Salary Package (USD/year)
Software Engineer	70,000-134,000
Mechanical Engineer	60,000-103,000
Project Manager	54,000-103,000
Project Engineer	59,000-103,000
Electrical Engineer	59,000-111,000
Civil Engineer	55,000-93,000

As per the report by payscale, the average salary offered to graduates is $79,000 weighing employment rate to.

Students graduating from UIUC are hired by various top recruiters in different fields. The students after graduation from various undergraduate and postgraduate courses move into the corporate world and showcase their skills in accounting, finance, data science, computer engineering etc.However, some of the students also like to opt for post degree courses once their graduation is over to work on extra skills.

FAQs

Q1. Is it compulsory to take the SAT and ACT for admission?

Ans. No, due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation the university has decided to provide waivers on SAT and ACT examination.

Q2. What are the highest paying designations after graduation from UIUC?

Ans. The highest paid designations after graduation from UIUC are software engineer, mechanical engineer and project manager.

Q3. What does student life feel like at UIUC?

Ans. The university provides various opportunities to students at the campus so that they have a home-like experience. 9 Residence halls are provided to students for on-campus accommodations and various off-campus housings are available. The nearby activities and shops are close enough to the campus so that students can enjoy some extra time.

Q4. Can I get application fee waivers?

Ans. Yes, university follows a protocol for waivers in application fee. Students can check it on the university website for the same.

Q5. What is the GPA requirement for UIUC?

Ans. The GPA requirement for UIUC is 3.0 on the scale of 4.0.

Q6. What is the tuition fee for Bsc. in Computer Science?

Ans. The tuition fee for B.Sc in Computer Science is $40,353 per year. Apart from this there are extra fees for books and room.