Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Illinois Chicago. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 22 | $33,032 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 17 | $35,918 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 16 | $30,248 | See → |
| Social sciences | 13 | $30,248 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 12 | $31,748 | See → |
| Business & management | 12 | $38,126 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 12 | $28,126 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 11 | $29,406 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 9 | $28,126 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $38,126 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $30,248 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $30,248 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $30,248 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $30,248 | See → |
Costs and entry
3 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Illinois Chicago
The job market for the University of Illinois Chicago'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 Chicago cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $30,248 a year; half of the University of Illinois Chicago's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $30,248 and $35,064. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $38,126, education & teaching $28,126.
How is the University of Illinois Chicago ranked?
The University of Illinois Chicago is ranked #334 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Dentistry (#51) and Nursing (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Illinois Chicago need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (8 of the 13 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Illinois Chicago offer?
148 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (22), engineering & technology (17) and humanities & languages (16).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Illinois Chicago'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.