Undergraduate Degrees
At the University of Illinois Chicago, join high-achieving students from around the world. Pursue your dream degree in Chicago, Illinois — from computer sciences to engineering to health sciences. Explore the options below.
The UIC College of Engineering — ranked #75 in Undergraduate Engineering — emphasizes innovative learning, research contributions, and internship opportunities. Through the Guaranteed Paid Internship Program (GPIP), first-year undergraduate engineering students have the unique opportunity to serve as paid interns over the summer after their freshman year.
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
- Computer Systems (concentration)
- Human Centered Computing (concentration)
- Software Engineering (concentration)
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The UIC College of Business Administration prepares students to become leaders in today’s global economy. The college focuses on the core disciplines of accounting, finance, information management, marketing, and management.
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resource Management
Information and Decision Science
- Business Data Analytics (concentration)
- Management Information Systems (concentration)
- Operations and Supply Chain Management (concentration)
Management
- Leadership & Managerial Skills (concentration)
- Managerial Logistics (concentration)
- Strategic Management (concentration)
Marketing
- Innovation & Product Management (concentration)
- Marketing Research (concentration)
- Promotions & Communications (concentration)
- Sales Leadership (concentration)
The UIC College of Applied Health Sciences is nationally recognized for educating professionals who help people achieve and maintain their health.
Disability & Human Development
Kinesiology
- Exercise
- Movement Science
- Science & Health Promotion
The UIC College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts educates and mentors the next generation of architects, art historians, designers, museum professionals, and visual and performing artists.
Art
- Moving Image (concentration)
- New Media Arts (concentration)
- Photography (concentration)
- Studio Arts (concentration)
Art History
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interdisciplinary Education in the Arts
Music
- Business (concentration)
- Jazz Studies (concentration)
- Performance (concentration)
Theatre
- Acting (concentration)
- Design, Production & Technology (concentration)
- Performance (concentration)
The UIC College of Education develops teachers, principals, researchers, and community leaders. The college prepares educators to foster diversity, self-worth, self-confidence, and self-advocacy.
Human Development & Learning
The UIC College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides a well-rounded foundation so students become creative problem-solvers, effective communicators, and strong leaders. UIC’s liberal arts programs include literature, biology, history, economics, foreign languages, and more.
African American Studies
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
- General Biology
- Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Criminology, Law, and Justice
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Economics
English
- American Literature (concentration)
- British & Anglophone Literature (concentration)
- Creative Writing; Media (concentration)
- Professional Writing (concentration)
- Rhetorical & Cultural Studies (concentration)
French and Francophone Studies
Gender and Women’s Studies
Germanic Studies
Germanic Studies with a Business Minor
History
Integrated Health Studies
- Behavioral Health (concentration)
- Health and Science (concentration)
Latin American and Latino Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics & Computer Science
- Algorithms and Theory (concentration)
- Computational Mathematics (concentration)
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Pre-professional Educational Goals
- Pre-Dental Concentration
- Pre-Medical Concentration
- Pre-Optometry Concentration
- Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
- Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration
Polish, Russian, and Central and Eastern European Studies
- Central and Eastern European Studies (concentration)
- Polish Studies; Russian Studies (concentration)
Political Science
- Law & Courts (concentration)
- Urban Politics (concentration)
Psychology
- Applied (concentration)
- General (concentration)
Secondary Education Program
- Teaching of English (concentration)
- Teaching of French (concentration)
- Teaching of German (concentration)
- Teaching of History (concentration)
- Teaching of Mathematics
- Teaching of Spanish (concentration)
Sociology
Spanish
- Hispanic Linguistics (concentration)
- Hispanic Literatures and Cultural Studies (concentration)
- Hispanic Studies (concentration)
Statistics
- Applied Statistics (concentration)
- Statistical Theory & Methods (concentration)
The UIC School of Public Health emphasizes real-world learning to make positive impacts through health care around the world. Students participate in research and projects addressing violence prevention, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and more.
- Undergraduate Accelerator students should speak with an admissions advisor if they are interested in pursuing a degree from the School of Public Health.
The UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs has an international reputation for promoting just, resilient, and livable cities. The college improves the quality of urban life through education, research, and community engagement.
Public Policy
Urban Studies
Undergraduate Admissions
UIC Global has three tracks specifically designed to set international students up for success. Our admissions team will place you in the appropriate track for your needs. Visit the Undergraduate Admission’s page to learn more about:
- Entry Requirements
- Typical Costs
- Important Dates
- Application instructions