The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), based in Chicago, USA, is a top-ranked public research institution. It is among the top young universities in the world and was ranked 18th in the Times Higher Education’s 2015 ranking of young universities.
UIC offers a number of well-established programs, including its nursing program, ranked 20th nationally by U.S. News and World Report in 2018, and top 25 design programs (Business Insider, 2018).
UIC students have access to excellent facilities, such as a state-of-the-art library and other excellent learning spaces. For recreation, there’s an athletic and fitness center with athletic fields, exercise studios, treadmills and a swimming pool, plus students can access a 42-foot climbing wall, MAC suite and juice bar in the Student Recreation Center. There are more than 20 dining establishments on campus, including establishments of well-known brands that students can enjoy.
The university has more than 300 clubs and societies that provide opportunities for students to get involved in everything from sports teams to media while studying. Various events are organized year-round, such as Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and the annual Spark in the Park music festival.
A number of services are available to UIC students from a specialized center for people with disabilities and an on-campus career development service that has everything you need to help students with anything they might need.
Its location in Chicago provides a desirable, student-friendly city with sandy beaches, parks, museums and a vibrant nightlife that offers food for every taste. With more than 100 festivals and parades throughout the year, there’s always something to see or do in Chicago.
