Chicago, IL
Founded in 1982
University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC), established in 1982, is a state-funded public research university and the largest university in Chicago. Located in Illinois, USA, it was formed by the merger of the University of Illinois Medical Center and the Chicago campus.
The UIC campus includes over 100 buildings, situated near Lake Michigan and just 1 mile from downtown Chicago, offering students great convenience for living and leisure. The university has a total enrollment of 33,000 students, with 19,448 undergraduate students. In 2020, UIC was ranked 132nd nationally by U.S. News.
The university comprises 16 colleges, housing Illinois' primary public medical center, and receives over $3.4 billion in research funding. It is the largest medical school in the nation and a primary training ground for Illinois physicians and healthcare professionals. Popular disciplines include business administration, engineering, social sciences, health sciences, psychology, and architecture.
UIC offers over 200 student clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities. The campus is well-equipped with modern classrooms, a robust academic network, libraries, and comprehensive sports and recreation facilities.
Notable alumni include former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, blues musician Billy Branch, prominent lobbyist Tony Podesta, and Hong Kong actress Tracy Chu.