Master of City Design
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

3.9 /5

(11 Reviews)

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College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs

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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Overview

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The The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a really good Master of City Design program at the PG level, which lasts for 1 year. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The The University of Illinois at Chicago tuition fee for the first year of the Master of City Design is USD 30,990 (INR 2,974,730). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around USD 12,816 (INR 1,230,208).

Duration	1 year Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹29.69 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of City Design

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Fees
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Fees

The first-year tuition fee for the Master of City Design at the The University of Illinois at Chicago is USD 30,990 (INR 2,974,730). Moreover, the fee structure for the Master of City Design comprises the first-year tuition fees, supplement charges, facility requirements, and other additional charges offered by the The University of Illinois at Chicago.

Apart from the tuition cost and university charges, students should also keep in mind the extra expenses to stay at the university or any nearby accommodation. They are required to manage the finances for various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses, which can vary as per the individual, however, the average cost of living is USD 12,816 (INR 1,230,208).

Check the detailed information on the The University of Illinois at Chicago Master of City Design on the fee breakup, from the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 29,69,477

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,28,036
Insurance	INR 1,33,574

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.8205 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2026

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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Curriculum

International students can access detailed course information by clicking the green button below for the The University of Illinois at Chicago Master of City Design program. The course PDF includes details on subjects covered, available electives, other course content, and a semester-wise breakdown of the curriculum.

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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Baccalaureate Field Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, and other creative fields. Relevant professional experience of two or more years strongly recommended.

Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
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TOEFL

Marks - 4.5/120
With subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21

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PTE

Marks - 54/90
with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
with subscores of 6.5 for all four subscores

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Relevant professional experience of two or more years strongly recommended.

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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Letters of Recommendation: Three required

Step two

Additional documents required

Official yearly or semesterly mark sheets for each examination attempt, including failed or repeated exams.
Official university-issued certification of degree and date awarded
Personal Statement Required. The statement must address the applicant’s educational and career goals and previous pertinent work, volunteer, and/or academic experience.
English language proficiency scores
Declaration and Certification of Finances Form

Step three

Start your online application

https://admissions.uic.edu/apply-now

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 6.7 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

The University of Illinois provides an optional Payment Plan that allows parents/students to spread payment of anticipated tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board expenses over 6 installments for the Fall and Spring semesters

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st Apr

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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#54	Computer Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#101	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2026
#126	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
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

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

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

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

Shobhit Srivastava Verified Icon

BS in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2021

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

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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Master of City Design
at
UIC
Highlights

The Master of City Design (MCD) is an intensive graduate degree focusing on the physical design aspects of spatial relationships and interactions between people and places
Students learn how to plan for the physical design of cities using spatial thinking that combines analyses of places, meaningful engagement with diverse communities and design knowledge across a scale
Hands-on field-based studio learning provides immersive exposure to integrated design and contemporary professional practice in complex urban places across Chicago