MA in English
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

3.9 /5

(11 Reviews)

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MA in English
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UIC
Overview

The University of Illinois at Chicago has been pioneering MA in English at PG level. The program has a duration of 2 years. This particular course is directed towards individuals who seek a higher level of the educational cycle. The program is considered one of the best in the country, which is responsible for the program's excellent quality and honouring. For the course, applicants must satisfy evaluation based on eligibility criteria among which entrance scores obtained in tests such as IELTS are imperative for attaining admission. The The University of Illinois at Chicago tuition fee for the first year to pursue this course is USD 17,674. Added should be living expenditures, rent, hostel fees, boards, books and supplies, utilities, or any other expense for the course. This complete budgeting plan ensures that the students go through their college life hassle-free.

Duration	2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹15.67 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

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MA in English
at
UIC
Fees

For attending The University of Illinois at Chicago for MA in English, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The University of Illinois at Chicago MA in English fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay USD 17,674 for the first-year of study. Other than the annual tuition fee, they will also have to cover the living expenses (includes housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses), which is around USD 13,690 for overseas students. Based on the student’s lifestyle and purchasing power, the cost of living varies.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for The University of Illinois at Chicago MA in English cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 15,67,154

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,13,892
Insurance	INR 1,64,483

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 7ᵗʰ February 2025

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MA in English
at
UIC
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have an undergraduate major in English or the equivalent that includes a balanced program in English and American literature beyond the level of sophomore surveys

At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study and for all graduate work

India specific:
4-6 year bachelor

master following completion of 3 year bachelor

completion of a bachelor followed by certain postgraduate diplomas

Postgrad diplomas are all evaluated individually
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IELTS

Marks - 7/9
With minimum 6.5 in each band

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MA in English
at
UIC
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#101	Sociology QS, 2025
#301	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#101	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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MA in English
at
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

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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MA in English
at
UIC
Highlights

MA in English is offered by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences under The University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 2 Years.
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MA in English
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