University of Illinois at Chicago Reviews

  • 139 Reviews
  • Chicago (IL)
  • Annual Tuition: $28,654
88% of 139 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 139 students said they would recommend this school to others
Start Your Online College Search:

Student & Graduate Reviews

Fiona
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: MBA
"It is a great choice for students who are seeking for a MBA. It provides great practices from the perspectives of managers."
Female, Age 30
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"College is a great experience and great time to grow and learn about yourself. However, there are plenty of other ways to become successful in life and land a great career. College was great for me but it is not for everyone."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"One of the few places in the US that offered a medical illustration program. Lots of local resources within the city"
Annie
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Business
"UIC is instrumental in giving me a stable career and excellent recognition in workforce. It has the location advantage of Chicago with plenty of employment opportunities available."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"Solid school of public health. Fair mentoring."
Sophie
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Information Technology
"College is a great experience to learn and grow.. Not only does it provide you with career training and preparation, but it will also prepare you for real life. I made the best friends of my life in college, and my spouse."
Che Eun Song
  • Reviewed: 4/11/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"I received a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, focusing on pre-pharmacy program. The school provided sufficient information about my career path. Most professors were also passionate about their teachings and cared for their students' education. Also, being located in the city and near a medical district, there are so many opportunities to get hands on experience at the field you are interested in."
Happiness Saul
  • Reviewed: 4/4/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"Great education, diversity, amazing professors and overall great university experience is few of the great quality University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has. Im glad I chose to go to UIC and I can recommend it to anyone who wants a better education for their bucks most especially if youre a business major, this university has a lot of opportunities for you to grow on your academic goals as well as prepare you for your future career."
Marissa Rolenc
  • Reviewed: 3/22/2017
  • Degree: Sociology
"I really enjoyed my college experience at UIC. I came to UIC already with a major in mind. Along the way, I picked up psychology and managerial skills as minors. I enjoyed my classes in sociology the most. I love that not only are professors teaching, but the graduate students as well. However, it was easy for many students to mistake grad students for professors and so many undergrads couldn't name one professor. I also thought there should be more programs that work towards future career paths for undergraduate students, such as internships and workshops. I am a close alumni to many of the staff and professors in the sociology department, where I learned that they are now implementing many programs about future career paths."
Matt Ludwig
  • Reviewed: 3/7/2017
  • Degree: Fitness Trainer
"The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers a top-ranked program in Kinesiology. While certain courses may not be considered as rigorous, they thoroughly prepare students for a career involving the body and human nature. This is largely through an intense anatomy and physiology course that takes a full year to complete."
Jacky
  • Reviewed: 3/3/2017
  • Degree: Sociology
"Because of its location in the city, the University of Illinois at Chicago ("UIC") offers a variety great programs with the possibility of applying what you learn in various communities around the city. The professors are there to help you grow both academically and personally. The school's student body is also diverse. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in social justice and who wants to make a change in his/her community."
J
  • Reviewed: 2/23/2017
  • Degree: Healthcare Administration
"The MHA program at UIC is relatively young (about 10 years), but it is a great program. There is a healthy mix of traditionally academic (PhD) faculty and adjuncts who actively work in the industry. Thus, you get a well-rounded theoretical and practical education. Also, the preceptor ship (internship/practicum) requirement provides students with extensive hands on work experience. I highly recommend the program."
Jasmin Delgado
  • Reviewed: 2/16/2017
  • Degree: Criminology
"I have two Bachelor's Degree. My Criminology, Law, and Justice degree was very informative and I feel ready to go into my field and do lots of research. My school is a research heavy school. So most of my classes were based off of research that is already done. There was not a lot of opportunity to do actual research (i.e. go out into the field, conduct your own research). One usually had to just jump on the bandwagon of the research that the professors were doing with very little room for creativity of your own. However, I did enjoy my time as a CLJ major there. It was very interesting doing the research and being able to see different ways to improve the criminal justice system. It kept me interested and I am in the process of pursing a Master's degree. My second degree, Hispanic and Italian Studies was much more difficult to actually obtain. Not because the classes were difficult. It was because at a certain time in my undergraduate career, the school was losing funding. It was obvious they do not value languages as much because many of the classes that I needed to graduate, were cut off completely from the curriculum and I almost dropped my second major. However, they offered me an alternative which was to study abroad, which I did. If you want to study any language at UIC, I suggest you do it as soon as you start your degree, whether you are pursuing a minor or a major. It will help you in the long run to be able to secure your degree just in case the funding is not there in the future. The college itself was overall not a bad campus. It has improved a lot since I graduated in May 2016. The SCE building (Main building) is more tech savvy and looks retro now. The crime rate at the school however needs to be cut down. During my time, there were two rapes in the Commons West dorms (that were reported). Since those incidents, they have "increased" security, but the security is mainly fellow students who work at the front desk, not actual security. It is also mainly a commuter school. So if you want to be involved in campus, you should join a club. That is the best way to make the most out of your experience. They offer many different clubs/groups and even though there is not a lot of school spirt, there are many different sports teams as well. All in all, I enjoyed my time at UIC and am grateful that I had the opportunity to attend this university."
Jessi Gil
  • Reviewed: 2/8/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"UIC is a very diverse & inclusive university, which was a top factor in my choosing to attend. During my time at UIC, I developed friendships with people from all over the world and was able to learn about different backgrounds, religions, etc, which is of growing importance these days. I studied biology and was happy with the quality of the curriculum and professors. The professors truly care about helping their students succeed and helping them to have a deeper understanding of the material. Most created a challenging environment and pushed students to really think about what they were learning versus just regurgitating information."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I enjoyed the program and felt I had a deversity of experiences. I had a lot of options in my elective courses so I could hear them towards my specific interests."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Mathematics
"My Master's Program helped me get to where I am today. It taught me how to be proactive in learning and helped me become a better problem solver."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Higher education is in the midst of a huge change. A bachelor's degree or trade school is necessary to get anywhere in life. Spend the time to look and apply for scholarships, getting out debt free was the best thing I did to set myself for future success."
Reyna
  • Reviewed: 12/14/2016
  • Degree: English
"UIC is very diverse and friendly. They offer many activities for students to join. As a creative writing major, I am comfortable with all kinds of people and enjoy meeting new people. I do not recommend UIC for people who do not like being in groups or people who struggle with big classrooms. Although a typical classroom fits many students and could be overwhelming, it is an opportunity for students to meet new people and make study groups. UIC offers a personal space where commuters can go to study, use the computers or just relax. I highly recommend using the commuter center. There is where I mostly found out about upcoming events and games. The commuter center always provides fun activities to involve students even if they do not dorm. UIC has something for everyone. Check out UIC!"
No
  • Reviewed: 12/6/2016
  • Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
"The quality of the program has greatly decreased since I enrolled. The faculty has lost a great deal of it's renowned, tenured professors. Though the program is still accredited, I wish I could have gone to a place that was more invested in students."
Brittany Davis
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2016
  • Degree: Psychology
"The Applied Psych BA program is well worth considering! The professors are amazing and there are plenty of opportunities for networking and building relationships with your peers. The program really prepares your for the field and gives a wonderful over view of the paths you can take with your degree and offers classes that help you actually apply what you will do once you graduate"