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University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
Champaign
An exclusive Guide by
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Admissions 2022: Requirements, Fee Details & FAQs
Updated on May 12, 2022
The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) is
a public land-grant research university located in the twin
cities of Urbana and Champaign in east-central Illinois,
USA.
Its campus is situated about 140 miles south of Chicago,
125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 180 miles northeast
of St. Louis.
UIUC is among the 37 original public land-grant
institutions created af ter President Abraham Lincoln
signed the Morrill Act in 1862. The university was
renamed in 1885.
Some of the interesting university f acts are discussed
below:
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The university is a member of the NCAA Division I
Intercollegiate Athletics team. It of f ers various sports to
both men and women. These include basketball, f ootball,
tennis, volleyball, track and f ield, sof tball, soccer, etc.
Table of Contents
1. Courses Of f ered
2. Eligibility & Documents Required
3. Application & Tuition Fees
4. Scholarships & Financial Aid
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.5. Admission Process
6. Student Diversity & Pref erred Prof ile
7. Part Time Work While Studying
8. Campuses & Accommodation
9. University Contact Inf ormation
Courses Offered
What courses are available to international students?
The university of f ers more than 150 undergraduate and
over 100 graduate and prof essional programs to
students. The areas of study are listed below:
UIUC Study Areas
Agricultural, Consumer, and Applied Health
Environmental Sciences Sciences
Labour and
Law Employment
Relations
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Business Education
Fine and Applied Arts Engineering
Liberal Arts and
General Studies
Sciences
Inf ormation Sciences Media
Medicine Social Work
Veterinary Medicine Inf ormatics
International students may choose their area of
specialization in either of the af orementioned f ields.
Eligibility & Documents Required
What are the eligibility requirements?
The eligibility criteria and language requirements f or
international students applying to dif f erent programs
of f ered by the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
are:
Eligibility Requirements f or Undergraduates
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Academic: Students must study the f ollowing subjects
during their high school years:
English - 4 years required
Mathematics - 3 or 3.5 years required
Social Sciences - 2 years required
Lab Sciences - 2 years required
Language other than English - 2 years required
Flexible Academic Units - 2 years required
Qualif ying Exams: SAT or ACT score may be required
f or some courses.
English: International undergraduates applying f rom non-
English-speaking countries like India need to prove their
language prof iciency through either of the f ollowing exam
scores:
Exams Minimum Undergraduate Score
Accepted Required
TOEFL iBT 80 or above
IELTS
6.5 bands or higher
Academic
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Eligibility Requirements f or Graduates
Students must have a bachelor's degree f rom a
regionally accredited college in the United States or a
comparable degree f rom a recognized institution of
higher learning abroad.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.0
or a comparable GPA f or an international student in the
last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum
requirement.
The f ollowing are the English language requirements
relevant to graduate students:
Qualif ying Exams: GRE or GMAT score may be required
f or some courses.
English: International graduates applying f rom non-
English-speaking countries like India need to prove their
language prof iciency through either of the f ollowing exam
scores:
Minimum Graduate Score
Exams Accepted
Required
TOEFL IBT 79 or higher
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TOEFL Revised
60 or more
PDT
DET 105 or above
Note: These are generic requirements f or graduates and
undergraduates aspiring to study at the university. Some
of the courses may have higher score requirements or
dif f erent academic and language requirements.
Please ref er to the intended course page on the
university website to check the exact limit on each
course.
What documents are needed f or the university
application?
International students need to submit the f ollowing sets
of documents f or all graduate and undergraduate
application at UIUC:
Undergraduate Documents
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.ICSE, SSCE Certif icate
Standard X exam certif icate
O-level/GCSE/IGCSE certif icate, if available
A-Level certif icate, if available
International Baccalaureate results or diploma
Proof of English prof iciency
Passport copy
ACT/SAT scores, if required
Graduate Documents
Of f icial transcripts f rom the university
GMAT/GRE scores f or certain specif ic programs
Proof of English prof iciency
Financial documents (certif ication)
Passport copy
Essay or Personal Statement
1-3 Letters of Recommendation
Resume/CV
Portf olio, if required
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Writing sample f or specif ic programs
Note: All the supporting documents must be in English.
Document requirements may vary with dif f erent
programs. To check the exact requirements, please ref er
to the intended course page on the university website.
Application & Tuition Fees
Is there any application f ees?
The university charges an application f ee of USD 75 f or
undergraduate students and USD 90 f or graduate
applicants. The application f ee is non-ref undable.
Students can pay the f ee online through credit/debit
cards.
What is the f ee structure of dif f erent courses available at
the university?
Tuition f ees vary depending on the course and program.
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Given below is the estimated highest and lowest annual
tuition f ee f or international students f or dif f erent
bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs of f ered by
UIUC in the academic session 2021-2022:
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Note: Tuition f ees might be dif f erent f or dif f erent
courses and majors. Additionally, the overall cost of the
study is likely to include additional charges such as
books, supplies, health insurance, student f ees, living
expenses, and miscellaneous expenses.
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Please also note that the university reserves all rights to
revise the tuition f ee bef ore a new academic session. To
learn about the latest course f ees, it is recommended to
check the university website.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Is there any scholarship or f inancial aid available f or
international students?
The university of f ers several scholarships to its
qualif ying international graduates and undergraduates.
Some of these are:
Illinois Achievement Scholarship
This scholarship is f or undergraduate students. The
scholarship value is up to USD 10,000 (tuition-
restricted). It can be renewed f or 4 years if students
maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Native American Peoria Tribe Scholarship
This is f or Members of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of
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Illinois) who have f iled a 2021-2022 FAFSA. It covers
extra tuition f ees, campus f ees, and residential expenses
not covered by other scholarships. It can also be
renewed f or 4 years.
Native American Tribal National Scholarship
This scholarship is f or a student who is not a resident of
the State of Illinois, is a member of any Tribal Nations
f ederally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Af f airs, and
has f iled a 2021-2022 FAFSA. The scholarship amount
covers the dif f erence between non-resident and resident
tuition f ees. This is renewable f or up to 4 years.
College-specif ic scholarships
These are college-specif ic scholarships of f ered by
dif f erent colleges under Illinois University. These are
based on a student’s credentials.
Dean Arthur Hamilton International Assistance Fund
This is awarded to both undergraduates and graduates.
This scholarship covers unexpected expenses, such as
travel, medical, or accidental costs. This is not a tuition
f ee-based scholarship.
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary with
progressive years. Students must check the exact
deadlines and minimum requirements with their respective
departments and apply f or the desirable awards on time
to make their prof iles considerable.
For more details on the scholarship application process
and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship
webpage.
Admission Process
When do the admissions start?
The tentative application deadlines f or international
undergraduates are given below:
Admission Type Deadline*
Priority Admission Early November
Regular Decision Early January
*Deadlines vary depending on the course and can change
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website for the exact deadlines.
The application deadlines f or international graduates vary
based on dif f erent courses. Most of the graduate
courses have rolling deadlines that allows aspirants to
apply throughout the year. As soon as admissions f or the
current intake closes, the application window f or the next
intake opens. Thus, students may apply anytime f or the
upcoming session.
Note: It is recommended to apply six months in advance
bef ore the start of a new academic session as the
window f or international applicants is most likely to close
by that time. Also, International applications need to be
processed early to allow students enough time f or visa
preparation.
What are the steps to an undergraduate application?
International undergraduates can apply to the programs
using the Coalition Application, MyIllini Application, or
Common Application. The links f or all these applications
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Coalition Application:
www.coalitionf orcollegeaccess.org/
Common Application: www.commonapp.org/
MyIllini Application:
myillini.illinois.edu/IdentityManagement/Account/Create
What students need to do is, visit the said portals and
f ollow the step-by-step instructions online.
What are the steps to a graduate application?
International graduates can apply to postgraduate
courses through the university’s application portal at
choose.illinois.edu/apply/. The step-by-step process to
apply f or application is as f ollows:
Step 1: Visit choose.illinois.edu/account/register to
create a new account.
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gender, contact inf ormation, permanent address, country,
etc.
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inf ormation, etc. Upload all the required documents such
as resumes, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Step 4: Af ter f illing in all the required f ields and
inf ormation, students can review and submit the
application. In case of missing inf ormation, students can
go back to the page and f ill out all the missing f ields
highlighted in red.
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Next, wait f or the results.
When will I hear f rom the university af ter I submit my
application?
Students will likely hear f rom the university within 2
months of submitting their online applications. The
university sends most students at least 2 readings to
check all preliminary decisions to ensure a high level of
consistency. Students can also check the application
status by logging in to the admission portal.
Note: It is recommended to register with an active email
ID and check it f requently f or the latest updates on
admission related inf ormation. Also, students must
remain active on the of f icial website of the university to
stay updated with any admission related announcements.
Student Diversity & Preferred Profile
What are the chances of getting into this university?
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.The university receives more than 38,000 applications
f rom international students across 100+ countries of the
world. The acceptance rate of the University of Illinois at
Urbana Champaign is 62%. The university evaluates
students’ academic records. They will review the highest
ACT or SAT score (if provided). The college and the
program to which a student applies also play a very
important role, as every college has slightly dif f erent
evaluation criteria.
Students should submit well-written essays emphasizing
their interest in the majors selected. Also, students must
showcase the experiences related to this major through
their activities, honors, and awards. The university will
also look f or achievements in extracurricular activities.
They also consider student backgrounds, diversity,
veteran status, geographic locations, and f irst-generation
status.
How many Indian/international students are studying at
the university?
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Each year, approximately 10,834 students receive
admission to the University of Illinois at Urbana
Champaign. As of 2021, nearly 1,464 students are
Indians out of the total students studying at the
university.
UIUC Student Body 2021-2022
Here is a graphical representation of total students
enrolled at the university in the academic year 2021-
2022:
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
This share of 24% international students represents 113
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Part Time Work While Studying
Can I work while studying here?
Yes, international students on a valid work permit on their
study visa can work while studying at UIUC. Students
may choose to work both on and of f -campus f or 15-20
hours per week during school sessions and f ull-time
during summer and other breaks.
Many employers in the Champaign-Urbana community hire
students f or part-time positions. These positions can be
f ound on Handshake, in local newspapers, or by visiting
places of business posting "Help Wanted" signs.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate student assistantships and tuition waivers
provide graduate students with f inancial aid. Students
with assistantships have educational and prof essional
benef its. The responsibilities and benef its of
assistantships vary. But in general, students with
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Students can enhance their research skills, acquire the
pedagogical experience necessary f or an academic
career, and develop prof essional skills, such as
leadership, interpersonal ef f ectiveness, and perf ormance
evaluation. They also have a chance of establishing
collegial collaborations with advisors who can help them
with joint publications.
How to Apply f or a Visa
Submit the online I-20 application.
Submit complete and accurate inf ormation about your
f inancial status. A student’s bank account should have
a minimum of USD 63,900 f or at least 1 year of study.
Submit a valid copy of your passport.
Visa Rules
The Certif icate of Eligibility Form I-20 will only be
issued to applicants who request and are eligible f or an
F-1 visa.
A DS-2019 Form will be issued to the admitted
students who request and are eligible f or a J-1 visa.
Students dependent on J-2 visas can seek
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A student cannot enroll or pursue studies while on a
B1/B2 or F-2 visa.
Students can choose to enroll and pursue studies
while on an H-1 visa, or they can choose to change
their status to a student visa. However, such students
cannot accept a graduate assistantship appointment.
Note: International students are advised to check the
conditions of working in a f oreign country on their study
visa. They are also advised to conf irm any specif ic
instructions on the same f rom their respective
departments and f aculties. Under no circumstances
should they be f ound compromising with the law and
order of the country.
Students must also get f amiliar with the rules and
regulations of working in a f oreign country and learn
about the minimum wages they are entitled to. For more
details, students can check the on and of f -campus
opportunities on the university website. Also, ref er to the
USA Study Visa Guide and F1 Visa Guide.
Campuses & Accommodation
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.How many colleges and campuses does the university
have?
UIUC has a single huge campus in Illinois, USA covering
over 1,783 acres of land. The university district has 354
buildings spread over 3.6 square miles (2,295 acres).
There are 651 active university-owned buildings located
inside the campus master plan boundary spread over 9.9
square miles (6,370 acres).
The university campus is f amous f or its library catalog.
More than 10 lakh people visit the university’s online
library catalog. It has one of the largest public university
libraries in the world, with more than 240 lakh resources.
It has over 20 area studies libraries, one of the larger
engineering libraries in the country, a state-of -the-art
agricultural library, and a world-renowned rare books and
manuscripts library. 100% of the classes at this
university have wireless access.
Further, the university boasts 16 colleges and schools
dedicated to various academic majors and over 1,000
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societies, and teams.
Is on-campus housing available? How much does it cost?
Yes, on-campus housing is available f or international
students. There are a total of 24 undergraduate
university residence halls that accommodate 8,550
students, including 10 Living-Learning Communities.
On-Campus Accommodation
The f ollowing table lists the options and rates of
residence halls with and without meal prices:
Annual Rates
Room and Meals
(in USD)
Traditional Hall (Air Conditioning)
Room and 12 Classic Meals + 15 Single – 13,392
Dining Dollars Double – 11,766
Room and 10 Classic Meals + 45 Single – 14,120
Dining Dollars Double – 12,494
Single – 14,512
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Room and All Classic Meals Double – 12,886
Nugent Hall
Room and 12 Classic Meals + 15 Single – 13,782
Dining Dollars Double – 12,158
Room and 10 Classic Meals + 45 Single – 14,510
Dining Dollars Double – 12,886
Bousf ield Hall
Room and 12 Classic Meals + 15 Single – 14,410
Dining Dollars Double – 12,734
Room and 10 Classic Meals + 45 Single – 15,138
Dining Dollars Double – 13,462
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Daniels and Sherman Hall
The semester rates f or the Daniels and Sherman Hall are
as f ollows:
Residence Halls Semester Rates (in USD)
Single – 5,830
Sherman Hall
Double – 5,580
Single w/ private bath – 7,698
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Daniels Hall Single w/ shared bath – 7,388
Double – 6,740
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Resident Meal Plans
The options and cost f or meals plans f or on-campus
residents is given below:
Meals and Dining Dollars Per Annual Rates (in
Week USD)
6 Classic Plan 2,318
6 Classic + 25 Dining Dollars
2,910
Plan
12 Classic + 15 Dining Dollars
4,896
Plan
10 Classic + 45 Dining Dollars
5,624
Plan
All Dining Dollars (130) Plan 6,016
Maximum Classic Plan 6,016
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Living Expenses
The living expenses that international students might
incur during their time of education have been specif ied
by the university as f ollows:
Living Expenses Annual Rates (in USD)
Room and Board 12,494
Books and Supplies 1,200
Other Expenses 2,840
Source: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
International students must keep into account these and
other miscellaneous costs along with the tuition f ee while
preparing their overall budget.
Of f -Campus Accommodation
There are 15 private certif ied housing units and 61 Greek
houses, accommodating nearly 6,000 undergraduate
students. There are 3 university-owned apartment
complexes, where 2,000 single graduate students or
students with f amilies live. Two residential halls are home
to 720 graduates and upper-division students.
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Note: Living costs vary depending on students’ lif estyle
choices. Additionally, housing and dining rates are
subject to change with progressive years. To know the
exact costs of on or of f -campus accommodation, please
check the university’s accommodations webpage.
Please note that you must run a security check on any
of f -campus accommodation you choose. Also, you must
prepare f or the additional charges and f acilities of f ered in
of f -campus housing. Since accommodations are of f ered
on a contractual basis, it is recommended to do a
thorough check bef ore investing a huge amount in an
unknown place.
University Contact Information
Whom should I contact in case of any doubts?
In case of doubts or queries, international students may
contact the university at the f ollowing address:
Website: illinois.edu
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available o n Shiksha as o n 27-Jun-20 22.Address: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 901
West Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Email: admissions@illinois.edu
Telephone: +1 217 333 0302
Admission Process
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