EducationUSA Canada Spotlights University of at

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a major research university offering the cultural, business, and entertainment opportunities you can only find in a world- class city. As one of the top research-funded institutions in the world, UIC faculty discovers the things that others teach.

Choose from 15 academic colleges including the UIC College of Medicine-the largest in the United States. With nearly 2,574 instructional faculty members, there is one faculty member to every 11 students, which allows for a more personal learning experience. What's more, 75 percent of tenured faculty members teach undergraduate courses and 83 percent of full-time instructional faculty has earned a PhD or equivalent.

The nearly 28,000 students on campus also make up one of the most diverse student bodies in the entire United States. Truly a global institution, UIC is in the heart of downtown Chicago - the most exciting and vibrant city in America's heartland. UIC is home to more than 200 student organizations, sports clubs, volunteer groups, Greek fraternities and sororities, and other associations. It is also home to the UIC Flames, which competes in 18 varsity sports for NCAA Division I as part of the .

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If you're looking for a top-notch education in an exciting, urban environment, you've come to the right place. UIC is situated right in the heart of many culturally rich neighborhoods, including Greektown, Pilsen, Little Italy, Chinatown, and more. The West Loop area of Chicago is also very close to UIC, and is a popular choice for many students who live off campus. And thanks to the CTA and bus lines, most of these neighborhoods are just minutes away from the UIC campus.