Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the top-ranking universities in USA and is known worlwide for its excellence in teaching as well as research. According to the students reviews of UIC, the perks of studying in the university are listed below:

• It is a great research university with a terrific academic reputation;
• It’s location is easily accessible and students have the great city of Chicago at their fingertips. From driving the bike to boarding a train, all modes of transportation are available;
• Studying in UIC is more on the affordable end for international students;
• It boasts a diverse student body. Also, transition of moving from India is smooth as students experience zero to minimal cultural shift because of the vast number of Indians studying in UC;
• It’s rigorous and challenging and people respect UIC graduates because of it. Also, a number of employers hire their graduates because of the same;
• It's a flexible summer school in most cases; and
• It possesses many great graduate programs.

University of Illinois Chicago admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. However, international students can get enrolled in UIC without English proficiency exam scores and enjoy a waiver if they meet one of the criteria listed below:

• SAT score: SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 570 or higher; OR
• ACT score: English sub-score of 24 or higher; OR
• IGCSE and O level English: A minimum of 5 subjects in either IGCSE or O levels with grades A, B, or C; OR
• Completed two consecutive years of full-time high school or university study in US or other country where English is the only official language (this exemption is granted only based on official transcripts); OR
• Have a minimum of one year full-time employment in US or other country where English is the only official language.

University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the top-ranking universities in USA and is known worlwide for its excellence in teaching as well as research. At UIC, Computer Science graduates have access to the world-class faculty expertise, personalized one-on-one mentoring and computing facilities needed to define their career path in academia or industry. Prospective candidates also get access to advanced study in CS at the master's and doctoral levels. As per UIC student reviews, the university offers a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and great faculty. On-campus jobs may be limited, however, students can grab great packages if they secure good grades while studying. University of Illinois at Chicago holds frequent job fairs for their students and there's also a job fair for startups called Uncubed, where students can participate.