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

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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
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UIC
Overview

One of the most famous programs at The University of Illinois at Chicago is Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies at UG course with the duration of 4 years. Indian students applying for Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies program must submit all the required documents as per university guidelines. Indian students must submit proof of English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Indian students must apply as soon as possible, as the seats are limited. The University of Illinois at Chicago tuition fee for first-year is USD 29,360. Furthermore, students must prepare themselves for crucial living cost, accommodation, hosted fee, book and more. The cost of living at The University of Illinois at Chicago is USD 14,600.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹26.03 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies

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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
at
UIC
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from The University of Illinois at Chicago must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in USA such as rent, food, medical, travel and other expenditures. The overall estimated cost of living students can expect to incure is around USD 14,600. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students and some other fees that may be charged by The University of Illinois at Chicago over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies is around USD 29,360. For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from The University of Illinois at Chicago, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,03,351

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,94,582
Books and supplies	INR 1,24,138

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ February 2025

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Bachelor of Arts in Urban 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 Urban Studies
at
UIC
Rankings

University Ranking

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

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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
at
UIC
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
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

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

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

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

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

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

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

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

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

Offered by The University of Illinois at Chicago

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 Urban Studies
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UIC
Highlights

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies is offered by College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs under The University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 5.5-6 Years.
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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
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UIC

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