BA

Applied Psychology

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    32,554USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #370

Program overview

What the University of Illinois at Chicago says about their program:

The Applied Psychology program at the University of Illinois at Chicago offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for careers in psychology and related fields.

The curriculum includes courses in psychological testing, research design, and statistics, along with applied courses focused on interviewing and crisis counseling. This blend of theory and practice equips students with the skills needed for effective fieldwork.

The program is designed for students aiming to pursue graduate degrees in psychology or careers in clinical settings. With over 330 internship sites available, students gain valuable real-world experience that enhances their employability in the field of applied psychology.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad by the proposed term of admission at UIC.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Scanned photocopy of academic documents
  • Credential evaluation from a NACES member service (if applicable)
  • TOEFL scores (official)
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Required grades

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  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.18

    Holistic

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Official transcripts, marksheets, and academic credentials from all post-secondary schools attended are required.
  • International credentials must be official; documents not in English require an ATA-certified translation.
  • A syllabus showing international coursework and course descriptions may be required.

Tests and examinations

  • English proficiency evidence is required unless an official UIC exemption applies.
  • Accepted evidence includes TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6 in each band, PTE Academic 54 overall with section minimums, or Duolingo 120 overall with section minimums.
  • ACT and SAT are optional for first-year admission and are considered only if they strengthen the application.

How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at University of Illinois at Chicago

  • UIC international scholarship resources

    Official page

    UIC provides financial aid and scholarship resources for international students and directs students to opportunities that may be open to nonresident or international status. Eligibility depends on each scholarship’s published criteria.

  • UIC SnAP scholarships

    Official page

    UIC’s scholarship application portal lists campus scholarship opportunities. International students may use the system to search for awards for which they meet the published criteria.

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Fees

University of Illinois at Chicago provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Illinois at Chicago encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$28,718 to US$33,196 per year

  • Pathway programs

    from US$31,660 per program

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What is the cost of living near University of Illinois at Chicago?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,407
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,694
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$186
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$63
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68
Monthly public transport pass$75
Monthly grocery basket$219· Chicago, Illinois average
Books and study supplies (monthly)$117
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$17
Gym membership$71

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and financialaid.uic.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Illinois at Chicago

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