Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee31,996USD
- Start dateJan, May, Aug
Program overview
What the University of Illinois at Chicago says about their program:
Data science — the ability to organize, process, and derive insight from enormous amounts of information — draws from a variety of skill sets. Data scientists are trained in computing. They’re also experts in statistics. They understand how their work influences the business world, from corporations to government agencies. And they have the ability to take the complex work they do and explain it to all audiences, making them excellent communicators.
The nine concentrations offered to data science majors are made up of courses that come from five UIC colleges: engineering, liberal arts and sciences, business, applied health sciences, and urban planning and public affairs. Some concentrations take all their courses from one college, while other concentrations involve a mixture of courses from different sources. Expand the sections below to see the requirements for each one.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
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
Funding
Overview
: Various renewable scholarships available each academic year, with the highest-value awards typically offered earlier in the cycle with early deposits. Individual award values vary based on eligibility, academic merit, and availability throughout the admission cycle.
Amount
up to US$16,000 per year
Requirements
Scholarship eligibility is based on academic merit and availability; early deposits are recommended for consideration for the highest-value awards.
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 | $350 |
| 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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