The University of Illinois - The Largest Research-Intensive University in Illinois

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SCHOOL INFORMATION – THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

THE SECOND LARGEST EMPLOYER IN THE CITY OF SKYSCRAPERS

OVERVIEW

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a public university with approximately 32,000 students from over 100 countries worldwide. Located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and affluent metropolitan areas – Chicago – and adjacent to the majestic Lake Michigan, UIC is ranked among the Top 300 universities in the world and holds the 18th position among the best universities under 50 years old globally (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2019).

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UIC is also recognized as the largest and most comprehensive public research university in Illinois and the second-largest employer in the globally renowned city of skyscrapers.

WHY CHOOSE THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO?

Ranked among the Top 300 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019).
Listed in the Top 100 architecture schools globally (ArchDaily, 2015).
Ranked #7 among best-value universities, just behind Harvard University (Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education Ranking).

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Ranked in the Top 25 Best Public Universities (Times Higher Education 2019).
#75 Best Engineering Program (U.S. News and World Report, 2019).
In 2017, UIC received nearly $240 million in research funding.
UIC graduates earn approximately 50% more than community college graduates.
UIC is the first university in the U.S. to offer a guaranteed paid internship program for first-year engineering students. Over 500 employers have participated in the program over the past two years.
The average starting salary for UIC graduates is $55,000.

CÁC NGÀNH ĐÀO TẠO THẾ MẠNH CỦA ĐẠI HỌC ILLINOIS-CHICAGO

Biomedical Engineering (#45)
Graphic Design (TOP 50)
Communication (TOP 50 Thế giới)
Computer Engineering (#55)
Accounting (#56)
Mechanical Engineering (#59)
Chemical Engineering (#62)
Computer Science (#64)
Chemistry (#73)
Business (#87)

INFORMATION ABOUT CHICAGO

Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., following New York City and Los Angeles.
Chicago was named the best city in the world (Time Out Magazine, 2017). In 2017, the city welcomed over 55 million visitors.
Chicago ranks #6 among global tech hubs (KPMG’s Global Technology Innovation Report 2017) and is one of the fastest-growing cities for tech jobs (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018).
Chicago is home to major tech companies like Salesforce, Google, CareerBuilder, Orbitz, Groupon, RedBox, and Motorola.
Downtown Chicago is the second-largest commercial business center in the U.S., after Manhattan, New York City.
Chicago is also in the top 10 global financial centers, known for its derivatives market. It accounts for 18% of global derivatives trading, surpassing all European exchanges and even New York.
Chicago hosts the headquarters of over 400 major companies, including 30+ Fortune 500 companies and 12 Fortune Global 500 companies.