University of Illinois at Chicago

Public research university with 17575 undergraduates, 8466 graduate students, 3007 professional students, for 29048 students in Fall 2015.

• To create knowledge that transforms our views of the world and, through sharing and application, transforms the world. • To provide a wide range of students with the educational opportunity only a leading research university can offer. • To address the challenges and opportunities facing not only Chicago but all Great Cities of the 21st century, as expressed by our Great Cities Commitment. • To foster scholarship and practices that reflect and respond to the increasing diversity of the U.S. in a rapidly globalizing world. • To train professionals in a wide range of public service disciplines, serving Illinois as the principal educator of health science professionals and as a major healthcare provider to underserved communities.

Foundation year :1982
Short name: UIC
Type: Public
Students: 25710
Faculty: 2300
Faculty/Students Ratio: 11:1
Region: North America
Location: Chicago, IL