Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 34 | $32,204 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 32 | $32,204 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 31 | $32,204 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 21 | $32,204 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 19 | $32,204 | See → |
| Social sciences | 18 | $32,204 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 14 | $32,204 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 13 | $32,204 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $32,204 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 12 | $32,204 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 11 | $32,204 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $33,106 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $32,204 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $32,204 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 2 | $32,204 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $32,204 | See → |
Costs and entry
15 courses mention scholarships. 38 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The job market for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $32,204 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $33,106, humanities & languages $32,204.
How is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked?
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is ranked #70 by QS (2026), #41 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #53 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#6) and Engineering - Civil & Structural (#18).
What IELTS score does the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (17 of the 42 that list it) ask for IELTS 8 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offer?
242 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (34), engineering & technology (32) and education & teaching (31).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.