University of illinois urbana champaign graduate admissions

University of illinois urbana champaign graduate admissions

Posted September 27, 2022

Kofi M. Bazzell-Smith (School of Art and Design) is a member of the 22—23 graduate cohort for “Imagining Otherwise: Speculation in the Americas,” the inaugural Interseminars initiative funded by the...

University of illinois urbana champaign graduate admissions

Posted September 8, 2022

Sixteen University of Illinois graduate students have been named Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI) Fellows by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. DFI Fellowships are...

University of illinois urbana champaign graduate admissions

Posted August 25, 2022

The Graduate College is thrilled to announce that Debra Tiedemann and Jesse Widick were named recipients of the Chancellor's Distinguished Staff Award. This award recognizes Tiedemann and Widick...

Who Qualifies as an International Applicant?

International applicants are citizens or permanent residents of a country to which they intend to return other than the United States. International applicants may be in the United States on an educational, worker or visitor visa, or be residing in their home country.

Please note: International applicants who have filed an application for United States Permanent Residency, but have not yet been granted approval, are considered international applicants, but are not required to provide financial documentation.

When Should International Applicants Apply?

International applicants are urged to submit their application for admission ten months prior to their intended semester of entry.

What Is Required?

The following are requirements specifically for international applicants:

  • Submission of a $90.00 application fee.
  • International applicants who are requesting F-1 or J-1 visa eligibility documents are required to submit Proof of Funding Documentation
  • Provide evidence of English proficiency
  • International applicants must meet minimum requirements based on their country of origin.

For additional requirements, please see the application instructions, the application checklist, and contact your proposed program of study office.

Admissions Information

  • Minimum Requirements
  • Uploading Credentials
  • English Proficiency Requirement
  • Proof of Funding Documentation 
  • Visa Information
  • Immunization Requirement

Helpful Resources

  • Application Instructions
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • International Student and Scholar Services
  • Department of Homeland Security's Study in the States Website

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To help you with the application process, here are frequently asked questions for:

  • Application Fees
  • Requirements and Deadlines
  • Starting and Completing the Application
  • Uploading Documents
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • International Applicants
  • Submitted Applicants
  • Admitted Students

How do I contact my Department?

To contact your proposed program of study, please visit our Directory of Programs; you will find the contact information for your department (phone numbers and emails) as well as a link the department website.

Your department will be able to give you more specific information about your program and will be able to help you if you cannot find answers to your questions here.

See the Directory of Programs

In order to be admitted to the Graduate College at Illinois, applicants must meet admission requirements of both their proposed programs of study and the Graduate College. Your proposed program of study office will evaluate your application and recommend a decision for admission to the Graduate College. An official Notification of Admission from the Graduate College will be made available to you via the online application system. Admitted applicants will be sent an email notifying them that a decision letter is available, and to re-enter the system to view the decision.

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Is GRE waived for UIUC?

Is the GRE required? The GRE is not a requirement of the Graduate College. However, it may be a program admissions requirement. Visit the program website for specific test score requirements.

Does Illinois require GRE?

GRE and GMAT tests are not required for admission to the Graduate College, but they may be required for admission to your proposed program of study; therefore, it is important to contact your proposed program of study office for specific requirements. A TOEFL or IELTS score should also be reported on this page.

What day do UIUC decisions come out?

Admission Notification If you apply after our early action deadline or don't receive a final decision in January, your decision will be announced March 3. You can check your admission status in myIllini.

What GPA do you need for University of Illinois?

The University of Illinois GPA requirements vary between UIUC's many colleges. However, the middle 50% of students overall have a GPA between 3.50-3.94. The most selective colleges in UIUC are the Gies College of Business (3.61-3.95) and the Grainger College of Engineering (3.75-4.00).