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About UIC

Dream big. Work hard.

Get ready to do amazing things – both in and outside the classroom.

When you come to UIC, you’ll learn from faculty engaged in cutting-edge research, and work alongside talented, driven students. You’ll meet people from all over the world, and be part of a diverse, forward-thinking community that strives for achievement—and values giving back. You’ll experience life in the heart of the city. Join clubs. Find internships. You’ll discover your passion—and your purpose.

No matter what you accomplish, an innovative, research-driven education from UIC will inspire you aim high, think deeply and look forward to a future with limitless possibilities.

STUDENT LIFE

Be a part of something.

Deejay at UIC Radio, plan a campus event, volunteer in the community or join a fraternity or sorority. As a UIC student, you’ll have endless opportunities to get involved. UIC is home to more than 200 student organizations, sports clubs, volunteer groups and other associations. We guarantee you’ll find something that interests you.

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CAMPUS HOUSING

Home with an Educational Advantage

Living on campus completes the college experience. Some of the best memories of college will be hanging out with friends and being surrounded by smart, talented people. You’ll also have access to free tutoring, study groups, computer labs and many other resources that will help you succeed in college. It’s no coincidence that students who live on campus are more likely to graduate—and in less time.

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Sports & fitness

Work hard, play hard.

Enjoy sports? With more than 20 varsity sports, an intramural league, and sports clubs that run the gamut, you’ll find plenty of action at UIC. You’ll also have plenty of personal fitness options, including pools, indoor tracks, a climbing wall and state-of-the-art fitness facilities at our Sports & Fitness Center and Student Recreation Facility.

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Sweet Home Chicago

Experience city living - at its best.

Bike along Lake Michigan, enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in the Pilsen neighborhood, attend a free concert in Millennium Park or take the ‘L’ to one of Chicago’s many world-class museums. As a UIC student, you’ll live and study in the heart of Chicago. The city will inspire you, challenge you, frustrate you, teach you and make you even more curious to learn and explore.

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Academics

Access excellence.

At UIC you'll be among people making a real impact on the world. Some of the nation's top scholars, including Fulbright, Gates-Cambridge, Truman and Gilman award winners, will be your classmates. Professors actively engaged in research and leaders in their fields will be your mentors. And you'll have amazing opportunities for research, volunteering and internships.

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Social Impact

Want to make a difference in the world? People at UIC are doing it every day.

Our students are passionate about using their education to give back to struggling communities. Whether working to reduce health disparities, to revitalize public schools, or combat violence, more than 200 UIC faculty and staff describe their research and teaching as social justice related. At UIC, you'll be immersed in a community that will transform your view of the world — and your place in it.

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