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Study in Chicago, a hub for Engineering students particularly with vast infrastructure and ample internship opportunities, where UIC’s research-focused programs and industry partnerships ensure excellent career outcomes.

You will participate in faculty-led research projects for the USA, gaining valuable hands-on experience and contributing to new discoveries.

Featured Courses:

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Civil Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioinformatics

Join one of UIC’s highly respected Public Policy, Management, and Analytics programmes - their small classes and personalised support will give you a unforgettable learning experience.

The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs is where you can embark on the complex study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. Whether through the hands on nature of a Master's of City Design, the thoughtful application of policy in Civic Analytics, or via a better understanding of local or national government in Public Policy or Public Administration - there is a degree program here for you.

Featured Courses:

• Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Master of Science in Civil Analytics (MSCA)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of City Design (MCD)

Build key skills such as problem-solving, data analysis and critical thinking - things that are highly valued in industries worldwide.

UIC graduates are making an impact at top global companies such as Google, Microsoft, AbbVie and Facebook, providing you with an exceptional network of alumni that can support your career growth.

Featured Courses:

• Statistics

Flexible coursework designed to align with students' personal and professional aspirations, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in their ideal field.

Featured Courses:

• Instructional Leadership

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UIC offers a full-time study Intensive English Program (IEP) that can be used as a study abroad opportunity or to help you prepare and progress to an undergraduate or graduate degree at the university.

UIC Tutorium offers different options for those that do not meet the language requirements. Grad+ Professional Skills provides support courses that can be taken with any of the programs listed above. Intensive English pre-Grad provides the opportunity to complete the Intensive English Program then begin graduate study without re-applying.

I am planning on working as a research assistant in biological lab, most likely doing research about cancer. My time at UIC helped me get more familiar with American culture."

Study at UIC - one of the TOP public universities in the USA with a truly global campus.

Discover why students feel UIC was the right choice for them, and why it could be the perfect choice for you.

• UIC provides the English Language Proficiency Assessment remotely as an alternative to the TOEFL or IELTS*.

• iBT Internet-based TOEFL* of 80, with sub-scores of: Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21;

• New Paper-Based TOEFL* (after August 2018) of 60, with sub-scores of: Reading 19, Listening 17, Writing 21;  

• IELTS Academic* minimum overall score of 6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores.

*Entry requirements may vary based on the course, test type, and degree level. Those who do not meet the language requirement may still qualify via the Grad+Professional Skills and Intensive English pre-Grad programs. Contact IDP Education today for more information.

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