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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(72 courses)
INR 16 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration9-42 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 104, Duolingo: 135 & Above, IELTS: 7 - 7.5, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(14 courses)
INR 18 L - 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration9-42 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 104, Duolingo: 125 - 135, IELTS: 7 - 7.5, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(30 courses)
INR 32 L - 41 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS, SAT, ACT, GRE
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Q:   Is IELTS required for UIUC?
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Students coming from other countries have to proof their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of some popular programs like IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. The university expect an IELTS score between 7.5 and 8. Students can check UIUC English language requirements below:

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IELTS

7.5-8

TOEFL

105-111

Duolingo

130-145

Q:   Is studying at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign expensive?
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UIUC offer various UG and PG programs for its international students. The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign tuition fee for international and domestic students may differ. Moreover, UIUC average tuition fee for UG programs is INR 28.07 L - 35.85 L and for PG programs is from INR 14.77 L - 45.17 L. 

Q:   Is Illinois Urbana Champaign hard to get into?
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With 42% acceptance rate, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hard to get into for Indian students. The below moderate percentage shows that the university follows tough admission process to select students. Some of the factors consider by the university are transcripts, test scores, involvement in extracurricular activities, work experience, and English language requirements.

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

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What is the ranking of University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in world?
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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 ByRank in 2024
QS Best Global Universities#64
THE-World University Ranking#42
US News & World Report -Best Global Universities#74


Q:   Is the UIUC gym free?
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Yes, the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign gym is free for all the students enrolled in full-time courses at the university. Also, students must pay the Student Service Fee in order to get access to all the recreational facilities available on-campus. Some other amenities include multi-purpose room, sports hall, squash courts, athletics track, hockey ground, cricket ground, tennis ground, and more.

Q:   Is it expensive to study in UIUC?
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University of Illinois at Urbana Champiagn offers more than 100 undergraduate and over 150 graduate programs in various disciplines for their international students. Annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course in UIUC is around 25-30L on an average, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (58 courses)
INR 16 L - 46 L
BBA (21 courses)
INR 31 L - 39 L
B.E. / B.Tech (33 courses)
INR 31 L - 40 L
B.Sc. (32 courses)
INR 31 L - 36 L
MBA/PGDM (14 courses)
INR 18 L - 46 L
Q:   What are the US News rankings at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign?
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US News and World Report is known to be a recognised leader in graduate school and college and other rankings as well. It also releases National, Global, Regional and Subject Rankings. The US News rankings of the university are given as follows

Year US News Global Universities Rankings 
2023#74
2024#100
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
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4.4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 42% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Academically oriented
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Liberal
Internships4.2
Part time work4.8
Post study jobs4.3
Quality of faculty4.8
Student Life4.8
Value for money4.4
Public transportation5
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration3.4
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Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2027
4.3
Amazing curriculum and campus life.
Tips: One of the greatest universities in the US. Amazing curriculum and campus life. Plenty of on campus part-time opportunities. It's a campus town so you get to experience student life first hand. Multiple events and competitions take place all year round.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 150
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
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Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2027
4.5
Quite safe campus town to explore.
Tips: Location is remote but a very lovely town with a lot of students and a friendly environment. In my opinion it's better than the city. Part time is easy and food options are also available. The university is very big with a lot of events happening so you always have something to enjoy. Campus town is quite safe, people can roam around at midnight without fear plus the bus services are good.
Likes (Safety): Crimes do happen but it's rare. MTD Connect is a good feature that operates in the campus town which allows you to go from one place to another in the campus town and it's free of cost.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The US in general is a difficult place for permanent settlement so it does not make sense to give any US university above 3 stars. The US is a bad choice for permanent settlement.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 650
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100000
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2026
4.4
The university provides you with all the required tools; you just need to know how to build it.
Tips: Students must know that the university provides all the necessary facilities for them to succeed but it is up to them to do the work. The opportunities are plenty; you just need to be active enough. The goal here is to network with as many industry professionals and alumni as possible to get a head start and make a career for yourself.
Likes (Safety): There are facilities like safe rides, campus security and being a college town full of students, the safety is pretty high standard. I have personally never experienced any security so far in the 2 years I have stayed on campus. It has all the safety precautions and safeguards in place.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement is way different from attending college. It is dependent on a lot of factors like intention, job aspects, etc. The university provides a good opportunity to learn and work in a good company but a permanent settlement comes way in the future and is not dependent on college but rather the job you pursue.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104100
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2026
4.7
Opportunities, impact and academics.
Tips: UIUC offers strong, rigorous programs, especially in Data and Analytics. The coursework is hands-on and project based, so prior exposure to tools like Python, SQL or visualization helps. It is easy to get part-time jobs on campus. Also, campus life is pretty amazing.
Likes (Indian Food): Signature Grill offers very nice South Indian Food. Average price for a single person is 12 dollars. We have Bombay Market serving items starting from 3.99, which is very cheap for students. It offers various types of Indian cuisines making it the most popular spot for Indian students.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000
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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
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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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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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Answered 4 months ago

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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Jiya Chauhan

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Answered 4 months ago

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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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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