MS in Finance/MBA
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

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MS in Finance/MBA
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UIC
Overview

The University of Illinois at Chicago is among the popular universities to study MS in Finance/MBA from abroad. The duration of MS in Finance/MBA program is 30 months. The first-year The University of Illinois at Chicago tuition fee for MS in Finance/MBA is around USD 35,940 (INR 3,449,881). Indian students are required to plan their cost of living (accommodation, groceries, insurance, utilities, etc.) apart from tuition fees to study at the university. The average estimated cost of living is around USD 13,690 (INR 1,314,103). Indian students must meet the The University of Illinois at Chicago admission requirements to study the course. Indian students must submit an online application by the course deadline to get into the university.

Duration	30 months Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹34.44 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MS in Finance/MBA

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Curriculum
Entry Requirements
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MS in Finance/MBA
at
UIC
Fees

The fee structure for the MS in Finance/MBA at the The University of Illinois at Chicago covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges, facilities cost and many more offered by the The University of Illinois at Chicago. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is USD 13,690 (INR 1,314,103). The total tuition fees for the first year of MS in Finance/MBA is USD 35,940 (INR 3,449,881).

Find more details about The University of Illinois at Chicago MS in Finance/MBA on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 34,43,789

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,11,783
Insurance	INR 1,77,747

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

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MS in Finance/MBA
at
UIC
Curriculum

Students thinking to pursue The University of Illinois at Chicago MS in Finance/MBA course can check out the green button below to have an idea about the curriculum. This is the curriculum PDF and comprises details such as subjects taught, electives available and other course-related content.

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MS in Finance/MBA
at
UIC
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
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

Depending on their background, students may be required to take additional technical, business, or other background courses as part of the MS in Finance or MBA degree requirements

MS in Finance Requirement:
Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree from accrediated university or institute

Applicants are considered on an individual basis

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

Other Requirements: Theory of corporate finance, Concepts and principles of financial accounting, Statistics Management, and Microeconomics for Business Decisions, or the equivalent coursework

MBA Requirement:
A business-related undergraduate degree is not required to be admitted to the master’s programs

Undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 or better (or equivalent)
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TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned
TOEFL 80, with subscores of Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, and Writing 21

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GMAT

No specific cutoff mentioned
The expectation for a GMAT score is 600 (MS finance)

PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned
PTE-Academic54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.

IELTS

No specific cutoff mentioned
With minimum 6 in each band

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Minimum: 24 months
MBA applicants are expected to have at least two years of professional work experience after the completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree

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MBA Requirement: All completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and qualified candidates will be invited for an interview

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MS in Finance/MBA
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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MS in Finance/MBA
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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

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

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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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MS in Finance/MBA
at
UIC
Highlights

The Master of Science in Finance Program at UIC Business Liautaud Graduate School is a STEM designated program, just steps from the Chicago Loop – the city’s financial district.
Student will have the opportunity to perform coursework in Marketing Training Lab, a virtual trading center featuring state-of-the art industry software including Bloomberg terminals.

MS in Finance/MBA
at
UIC
Important Dates

Jan , 2027

Course Commencement Date (Spring)

May , 2027

Course Commencement Date (Summer)

MS in Finance/MBA
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UIC

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