What are the career opportunities for UIUC graduates?
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As per the historical data of the university's alumni, most of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign graduates get placed in industries such as:
Business Development Engineering Education Operations Research Information Technology Sales Finance Community & Social Services Media & Communication Marketing Human Resources Consulting Entrepreneurship Product Management
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According to the Times Higher Education university rankings, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign has been ranked in the top 50 universities in the nation. The rankings of the university according to THE university level rankings are given as follows:
| Year | University Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 46 |
As of Fall 2024, UIUC houses 13,350 international students on its campus. The UG student demographics of the university can be checked out from the table given below for 2024:
Ethnic/Racial Group | Headcount |
|---|---|
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 12 |
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 12 |
Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 618 |
Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 1,512 |
Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 1,944 |
Hispanic/Latino | 5,266 |
Nonresidents | 5,533 |
Asian, non-Hispanic | 8,419 |
White, non-Hispanic | 13,824 |
Total | 37,140 |
Both NIU & UIUC are considered part of the best universities in the region. However, both are selective at granting admissions to its students, to varying extents. The NIU acceptance rate stands at 70% while that of UIUC is around 45%. Thus, the Northern Illinois University is relatively less selective at granting admissions as compared to University of Illinois-Urbana.
Despite that, interested candidates must still perform well in academics & university entrance exams to have a good chance of securing a seat at either institute.
Yes, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign offers a generous scholarships on the basis of academic merit to both their international undergraduate and graduate students. Students must note that no separate scholarship applications are required. Listed below are some details of the UIUC scholarships for international students:
| Course Level | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Awarded by colleges or departments on the basis of the candidate's academic records. |
| Graduate |
University of Illinois at Urbana Champiagn offers more than 100 undergraduate and over 150 graduate programs in various disciplines for their international students. Annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course in UIUC is around 25-30L on an average, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MS (58 courses) | INR 15 L - 33 L |
BBA (21 courses) | INR 25 L - 36 L |
B.E. / B.Tech (33 courses) | INR 28 L - 36 L |
B.Sc. (32 courses) | INR 24 L - 33 L |
MBA/PGDM (38 courses) | INR 17 L - 26 L |
B.A. (36 courses) | INR 25 L - 28 L |
MBA/PGDM (13 courses) | INR 16 L - 41 L |
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