Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

3.9 /5

(11 Reviews)

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#64 in USA

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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
at
UIC
Overview

The University of Illinois at Chicago offers Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies at UG level. Available for Indian students, this course can be completed in 4 years. To be eligible, Indian students should have required scores in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Also, they have to submit all the mandatory documents as part of the admission process. For an Indian student the budget to study at The University of Illinois at Chicago should include tuition and cost of living. The first-year The University of Illinois at Chicago tuition fee for Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies is USD 29,364 (INR 2,818,650). The cost of living is approx USD 13,452 (INR 1,291,257). The cost of living covers accommodation, food, travel, books, supplies and other expenses.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹28.12 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies

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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
at
UIC
Fees

The University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. Apart from the tuition fee, the students also have to spend money on stay, food and other utilities, which comprises cost of living, which is USD 13,452 (INR 1,291,257). The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the The University of Illinois at Chicago. The total first-year tuition fees of Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies are USD 29,364 (INR 2,818,650).

To know more about The University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 28,11,614

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,88,034
Insurance	INR 1,77,617

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.75036 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2026

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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
at
UIC
Entry Requirements

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55%
Applicant must have passed high school with 55%

Recommended prerequisites:

English

Mathematics (including algebra, geometry, advanced algebra/trigonometry)

Science

Science and Social Science

Foreign Language
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 54/90
no less than 50

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
no less than 6

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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
at
UIC
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#56	USA Ranking QS, 2026
#84	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#201	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
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UIC
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Internship Available	Yes

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The University of Illinois at Chicago
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

18% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Sporty

Internships2.9

Part time work3.4

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.9

Safety3.7

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.1

Anonymous

MA in Political Science - Batch of 2027

3.9

Student life in Chicago.

Tips: There was a slight cultural shock in terms of body language, pace of life and even how classes are conducted here. There is a lot more student autonomy here than I am used to, but the class registration and academic advising are a bit chaotic and rent is expensive as well. You'll have better luck networking outside of campus as compared to the student centres for placements. Good country to live in and work in.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2400

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 103725

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

BS in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

3.9

Awesome place and great opportunity.

Tips: It's good about being in middle of the city. You should be outgoing to network and meet more and more people. And beware of the weather. It changes quite quickly and goes really coud. Easy to score a great Goa but be up to date with assignments and stuff.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2000

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90000

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Business Analytics/MS in Management Information Systems - Batch of 2025

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1275

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89850

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024Read more

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BS in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2021

4.4

It’s a fun filled and academically driven college.

Tips: Students should know that there are a lot of facilities there on campus for students to access. Ranging from academic to non academic and extracurricular so as to be involved in any of them the students should know that they can reach out to the faculty.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3457

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75957

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2023Read more

Rohan Rajesh Wangikar Verified Icon

MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.4

Moving here has been smooth

Tips: The transition from India to moving here has been good. I experienced no cultural shift as there are many Indians here as well. The staff provides no special facilities as such for Indian students but there are orientations. One should know where to stay and what areas to avoid in Chicago. What courses to go for is an important decision. Also, an internship requires extra fees. College students should know about the UIC global situation. No prior courses are required to settle into this course.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 873

Prepping time for classes9 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2023Read more

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Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies
at
UIC
Highlights

Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies is offered by College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts under The University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.