Frequently Asked Questions

Upon successful completion of the programme, the student can apply for admission to a UIC Master of Science in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Chemical Engineering (ChE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Industrial Engineering (IE), Civil Engineering (CE), Materials Engineering (MatE), Bioengineering (BioE), or Bioinformatics, depending on their previous academic background.

For admission to a Master of Science at UIC, the candidate must submit an academic report with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at CEU and in the programme with UIC as well as a TOEFL IBT with a minimum score of 80 (Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21), or an IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 (min. 6.0 in each category).

No. Room and board are not included in the programme, to allow each participant to choose the option that suits them best. Please allow around $10,500 for room and board and other expenses during your stay in Chicago.

Universal health coverage does not exist in the United States and citizens are obliged to take out private health insurance if they want to receive health care. Fortunately, most American universities routinely offer international students health insurance that meets the mandatory coverage requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The student will be automatically enrolled in the university's health plan at the time of enrolment.

The international student can only waive the compulsory insurance of the American university if they are enrolled in an insurance policy taken out in the United States that meets coverage requirements comparable to the compulsory insurance. To do so, they will have to submit their insurance coverage to the American university for approval as valid for the stay in Chicago.