University of Illinois Chicago

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The University of Illinois Chicago provides a hands-on learning experience in a supportive, diverse environment. Located in downtown Chicago, UIC offers you the opportunity to live, learn, and excel in the third-largest city in the US.

  • Top 25 Public Universities in the USTimes Higher Education, 2022
  • #68 Graduate EconomicsU.S. News & World Report, 2020
  • #97 National UniversitiesU.S. News & World Report, 2023
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International Graduate Programs

In collaboration with the University of Illinois Chicago, Shorelight has created a suite of programs that provide academic and student support services designed specifically for international graduate students to make your transition easy and successful. A select number of graduate degrees are offered.

Important Dates

Spring 2024

Application Deadline

September 1, 2023

I-20 Transfer Deadline

December 20, 2023

Payment Deadline

December 19, 2023

Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date

January 2, 2024

Shorelight Services

Our premium services are designed to support international students at every stage of their journey.

Research
Find your best-fit program with expert guidance and helpful tools.
Admissions
A streamlined admissions process and advisors to help along the way.
Enrollment
Get help with your F-1 student visa & arrival requirements.
On Campus
Be prepared with placement testing, move-in help, orientation, and more.
Academics
Customized curriculum, ESL courses, and advising tailored to your needs.
Career
Develop your professional skills, get an internship, and launch your career.
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Stories

Avadh, a UIC international student from India, stands in front of a bar wearing a denim jacket with his hands in his pockets

During COVID-19, an Indian Student at UIC Continues His Degree Studies from Home

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, first-year UIC student Avadh decided to return home to India—but that did not stop his studies. Despite time zone differences, he has successfully continued his program remotely.

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Huy, an international student from Vietnam, stands in front of a brick building and streetlamp on the UIC campus

Shorelight Students Share Advice About Studying in the USA

Will I make friends? Are people welcoming? How much do rankings matter? What’s it really like to study in America? Two international students share their experience and advice about attending university in the USA.

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Two international students wearing hard hats and reflective vests stand on a construction site

Construction Engineering Careers Start at UIC

International students, if you are interested in construction engineering, consider the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Earn your degree with their competitive STEM-certified programs, then build around the world!

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