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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

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#25 in USA

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Courses & Fees 2026

Situated in USA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers for international students to choose from as per their interests. There are several programs that can be chosen at UG and graduate level. Some of the most popular courses for international students at UG level are B.J.M.C., B.Ed, B.Arch, B.Agri and Others UG. The tuition fee that students need to pay for UG is USD 33,560 - 44,688 (INR 30,28,455 - 40,32,646) for Indian students. Some of the most common specializations consist of Human Resources, Veterinary, Zoology, Counseling and Robotics Engineering. At gradaute level, there are 156 courses to choose from. Popular streams among international students are MS, MBA/PGDM, M.A., M.Arch and MFA. Students can expect a graduate tuition fee is around USD 17,664 - 51,188 (INR 15,94,000 - 46,19,206). International students are required to pay a total tuition fee of around USD 17,664 - 51,188 (INR 15,94,000 - 46,19,206) and hostel fees of around USD 11,360 - 18,020 (INR 10,25,127 - 16,26,125). International students may refer to the table for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign first year tuition fees, eligibility and course:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(72 courses)	INR 16 L - 46 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 9-42 months Exam Accepted: TOEFL: 79 - 104, Duolingo: 135 & Above, IELTS: 7 - 7.5, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(14 courses)	INR 18 L - 46 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 9-42 months Exam Accepted: TOEFL: 79 - 104, Duolingo: 125 - 135, IELTS: 7 - 7.5, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(33 courses)	INR 31 L - 40 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: TOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS, SAT, ACT, GRE

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Q: Is GRE required for UIUC?

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offer test option when it comes to GRE scores. This means students who wants to submit the score can submit it along with their application. Also, they should submit letter of reference, SOP, resume, transcripts, and English language requirements for PG admission.

Q: How many applied to UIUC 2025?

As per the 2025 common data report, over 70,000 students applied at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign for UG admission. Out of the total, more than 31,000 students get enrolled in the program. Students can check the table below for UIUC students statistics:

Particulars	Statistics 2024-2025
Application Received	73,742
Admitted Students	31,247
Total Students Enrolled	9,008
Yield Rate	28.8%
Acceptance Rate	42.37%

Q: Can I get into UIUC with a 2.9 GPA?

There is a low chance of selection with GPA of 2.9. As per the selected student profiles, the score obtain by them is 3.7 or above on 4 scale. Students have to aim high GPA to get selected in the UIUC. The university select students with high GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and English language requirements.

Q: What is the student review of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign?

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is among top universities for international students to continue higher education in USA. University graduates work for top companies all over the world. Graduates are constantly in high demand. According to student's reviews on Shiksha, UIUC has overall rating of 4.4 stars. Students have rated UIUC based on various factors that are mentioned below-

Particulars	Ratings (Out of 5)
Internships	4.2
Part Time Work	4.7
Post Study Jobs	4.3
Quality of Faculty	5.0
Student Life	4.8
Value of Money	4.3
Public Transportation	5.0
Permanent Immigration	3.5
Safety	4.5
Indian Food	3.2

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Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Science - Pathobiology

18 months

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

4 years

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#29

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Bachelor of Science in Physics, Engineering

4 years

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Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics & Finance

4 years

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Master of Architecture

2 years

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₹29 L

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#20

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Master of Science in Kinesiology

2 years

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Master of Public Health

18 months

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Master of Arts in Theatre Studies

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Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition

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4 years

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fee Breakdown 2026

International students must have some additional budget for expenses such as housing, utilities, transportation, books, and supplies, along with the tuition. International students can check the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign fee breakdown for some popular programs below:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range
B.A.	INR 30,93,428 - 31,13,371	INR 1,41,497	-	INR 12,57,766 - 12,63,721
B.Agri	INR 31,05,159 - 31,13,371	INR 1,41,497	-	INR 12,57,766 - 12,63,721
B.Arch	INR 31,13,371	-	-	INR 12,57,766
B.E. / B.Tech	INR 31,04,978 - 40,32,646	INR 1,28,502 - 1,47,633	INR 12,815	INR 11,93,695 - 12,63,721
B.Ed	INR 31,13,371	-	-	INR 12,57,766
B.J.M.C.	INR 30,28,455 - 31,13,371	INR 1,41,497	-	INR 12,57,766 - 12,63,721
B.Sc.	INR 30,93,428 - 35,58,525	INR 82,119 - 1,47,633	INR 12,273	INR 10,80,354 - 12,63,721
BBA	INR 30,93,428 - 38,68,409	INR 1,30,488 - 1,41,497	-	INR 12,57,766 - 12,63,721

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Q: What is the ranking of University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in world?

The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is one of the finest universities for higher education in the United States. Moreover, the university is ranked by top-ranking authorities such as Shiksha Grading, US News & World Report, Times Higher Education, and more. According to the Shiksha Grading, the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is ranked A+. Furthermore, the UIUC ranking in the world is mentioned below:

Ranked By	Rank in 2024
QS Best Global Universities	#64
THE-World University Ranking	#42
US News & World Report -Best Global Universities	#74

Q: What are the overall course rankings at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign?

Shiksha has ranked some of the top courses offered at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign such as Engineering, Science, and Business & Management Studies. The overall course Shiksha Popularity rankings at the university are given as follows:

Course	Shiksha Popularity Rank
MS	#13
Civil Engineering	#1
Electrical Engineering	#5
BE/BTech	#7
Computer Science Engineering	#7

Q: How is UIUC MBA ranked?

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign MBA is one of the most popular courses offered by the university and students across the world desire to pursue this course. Listed below is the UIUC MBA ranking:

Ranked By	2026
QS World University Ranking - Masters in Finance	#50
US News & World Report - Accounting MBA	#3

Q: How are University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign MIM courses ranked?

Some of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MIM programs have been ranked within the top courses in the country and worldwide. According to QS Rankings for MIM, UIUC is ranked at the spot #48 for Accounting & Finance and #23 for Engineering & Technology in 2025.

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

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Internships4.2

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

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Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership - Batch of 2026

4.3

A big university in a small town with modern facilities.

Tips: The university is truly awesome, you don't have to worry about that. If you are looking for a calm but fun town to spend your 5 years of the Ph.D, then you are looking at the right place. It's very fresh in here. If you are expecting US city life, then you probably need to go to Chicago, which is around 3 hours away from here. There are many on-campus jobs available and even plenty of off-campus jobs as well. If you are a graduate student, it's even better because you can work with professors on their research projects. The hourly pay is also not bad as the expenses in this town are very low. Overall, I am very satisfied with the environment, people, university culture, eating out options, etc.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In general, there are fewer immigration options in the US. Provided the current scenario, the opportunities are getting even fewer. If I get a chance to permanently immigrate to the US, I would definitely not think twice about it. But the chances are better if you are from a STEM field or Academia.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1400

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read more

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Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS) - Batch of 2020

4.5

One of the best CS grad schools where I was able to make net positive money during my Masters!

Tips: Do not let cold weather be a reason for not joining UIUC, you get used to it. Apart from the thesis, there is no difference between MS and MS programme and both are considered the same for job applications but the thesis programme helps you improve your profile by getting to work with a professor on a research project. Computer Science programme has decent TA/RA opportunities and if you get one, you get 100% fee waiver and $2500 monthly stipend which is well above the monthly expenses. Post covid, intake to the professional MS programme has significantly increased from ~60 to ~300 resulting in a lot more competition to get a TA/RA.

Likes (Quality of faculty): UIUC has some of the best faculty in Computer Science, many times professors teach content that has been published in books by themselves. UIUC has many diverse professors, a very wide choice of course selection and a lot of flexibility in choosing courses.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Since Urban-Champaign is a college town, there are not that many Indian restaurants and for people who eat Jain food, there are hardly any food options outside. But there are many events in the department buildings where you can occasionally get free Pizzas.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering - Batch of 2022

Best campustown in USA which gives you most bang for your buck compared to anywhere in states

Tips: Very accommodating culture. It will be the best experience of your life. Teachers are very knowledgeable. MS programme can be tailored to your liking where you can take courses from any department without much restrictions. This happened to be the best experience of my life.

Likes (Safety): Campustown is organized in a manner where all the students converge to Green Street where we have everything needed creating an awesome environment to meet new people and have fun. Cricket lovers can join Cricket Club of Illinois for a rewarding cricket experience and tons of tournaments in summer.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Faculty is very approachable and compassionate. After first semester most Masters student can find a RA or TA position. Try to meet with the faculty and show what drives you to do research and teaching and you will get a way around. The faculty is well-educated and mostly from universities ranked above UIUC.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 62650

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.1

Most people and faculty are friendly.

Tips: Champaign is the best town to live in for those coming to the US for the first time. Pros such as low rent, a friendly campus, etc. can be of help. I availed a Research Assistantship which resulted in a tuition fee waiver. Very satisfied with my courses and the University.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2023

3.9

My Review on doing a Masters in UIUC

Tips: Since the university is in Illinois, the weather during the winters is brutal, which most Indians will find difficult to adapt to. Hence I advise you to buy proper winter clothes when winter approaches. The grocery stores on or near campus are also expensive, so you need to learn how to buy food in bulk without wasting anything. UIUC has a large diaspora of not only Indians but other nationalities as well, so socializing is necessary but not tedious. Despite this, feelings of loneliness can set in since everyone will be busy studying for their courses, which one should be prepared for.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus has a functional transportation service which is free for students of UIUC, with plenty of buses there to reach most parts of Champaign-Urban. Despite buses taking more time to reach the destination you wish to go to, the part that is already included in your tuition fees is convenient since one pays $60 as public transportation fees.

Dislikes (Value for money): Since I did my Masters in Aerospace Engineering, finding internships for myself was tedious due to ITAR. And unlike Indian institutes, we have to find internships by ourselves because most companies that come to the career fair look for US citizens only, though I would advise going to the career fair anyway to network.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85000

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2026

4.3

You will be required to work hard.

Tips: UIUC is a work hard-play hard type of university. If you're into that, then definitely do apply! Also keep in mind that UIUC does not give out many scholarships to international students. The research opportunities are great here, along with more than 1000+ clubs and organizations.

Likes (Public transportation): The bus transportation system is one of the best in the country. The bus system is free for all students, and the bus network extends beyond the campus, to the surrounding Champaign-Urbana area. There are a number of buses, which means there's never a shortage or long waiting time on them. Buses are also more so generally they are quite on time.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There aren't many authentic versions of Indian dishes in the dining halls. Although, you could get Indian food in restaurants outside the campus. Some days, in particular dining halls such as ISR, Indian food is provided in the form of samosas or paneer, however I wouldn't rely on the authenticity.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 6516

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 150000

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2023Read more

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Is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign better than the University of Chicago?

Answered 2 months ago

The University of Chicago is better than the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As per the unofficial source, the University of Chicago ranks at #6 among national universities, whereas the UIUC stands at #36 position. Also, the University of Chicago's graduation rate is higher than that of

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What are my chances of getting into the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an international student?

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The UIUC acceptance rate is 42% which shows the admission chances to get into UIUC is less for Indian students. Also, the university consider various factors during selection. Students who have scored good in studies and take part in extracurricular activities have high chances of selection.

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Does the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign accept the Common Application?

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign only prefers admission via official application portals (admissions.illinois.edu/apply) for UG and (grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply) for PG. International students must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit all the required documents asked by the

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Overall, is Purdue University superior to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?

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Both Purdue and UIUC belong to under 50 top universities and are popular. UIUC is better based on national rankings, high graduation rates, moderate acceptance criteria, and excellent academic structure. Purdue on the other hand is more affordable than UIUC and offers a small class size experience.

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What is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign known for?

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The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a popular university in the USA. It ranked #33 in national universities, #9 in top public schools, and #158 in the best value schools. It has more than 59,000 students and popular as the largest public universities by enrollment in the USA. Also, th

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