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- #48 Ranking
- 240 Bachelors
- 2,579 Academic Staff
- 47,202 Students
- 10,856 Students (int'l)
- 22,657 Students (female)
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Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (60)
- B.Sc. Accountancy
- B.A.L.A.S. African American Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Anthropology
- B.A.L.A.S. Archaeology
- B.A.L.A.S. Asian American Studies
- B.S.L.A.S. Behavioral Neuroscience
- B.S.L.A.S. Brain and Cognitive Science
- B.A.L.A.S. Citizen Politics
- B.S.L.A.S. Clinical Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Cognitive Neuroscience
- B.S.L.A.S. Cognitive Psychology
- B.Sc. Community Health
- Bachelor Community Health and Public Health
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Anthropology
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Economics
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science, Geography and GIS
- B.S.L.A.S. Developmental Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Diversity Science
- B.S.L.A.S. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- B.A.L.A.S. Economics
- B.Sc. Family Studies
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.A.L.A.S. Gender and Women's Studies
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.S.L.A.S. Geology
- B.A.L.A.S. Global Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. International Relations
- Bachelor Intradisciplinary Psychology
- B.A.L.A.S. Italian
- B.A.L.A.S. Latin American Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Latino Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Law and Power
- B.S.L.A.S. Organizational Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Personality Psychology
- B.A.L.A.S. Philosophy
- B.A. Policy and Planning
- B.A.L.A.S. Political Science
- B.A. Portuguese
- B.S.L.A.S. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A.L.A.S. Public Policy and Democratic Institutions
- B.Sc. Public Policy and Law
- B.A.L.A.S. Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Scandinavian Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Slavic Studies
- B.S.L.A.S. Social Psychology
- B.S.W. Social Work
- B.A.L.A.S. Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology
- B.A.L.A.S. Sociology
- B.A.L.A.S. World Politics
Arts, Design & Architecture (50)
- B.Sc. Architectural Studies
- B.F.A. Art and Art History
- B.M.E. Choral Music
- B.F.A. Dance
- B.A. Dance
- B.A.S.A. Fashion
- B.M.E. General Music
- B.A. Global Cities
- B.F.A. Graphic Design
- Bachelor History of Art
- B.F.A. Industrial Design
- Bachelor Instrumental Music
- B.Mus. Instrumental Performance
- B.Mus. Jazz Performance
- B.L.A. Landscape Architecture
- B.M.A. Lyric Theatre
- B.Sc. Media and Cinema Studies
- B.Sc. Medieval Studies
- B.A. Music
- B.Mus. Music Composition
- B.M.E. Music Education
- B.M.E. Music Education - Technology
- B.A. Musicology
- B.A.S.A. New Media
- B.Mus. Open Studies
- B.A. Policy and Planning
- B.A. Social Justice
- B.A.S.A. Studio Art
- B.A.S.A. Studio Art
- B.F.A. Studio Art
- B.A./B.F.A. Studio Art - Painting
- B.F.A./B.A. Studio Art - Photography
- B.A./B.F.A. Studio Art - Printmaking
- B.A./B.F.A. Studio Art - Sculpture
- B.A. Sustainability
- B.F.A. Theatre
- B.F.A. Theatre - Acting
- B.F.A. Theatre - Scenic Design
- B.F.A. Theatre - Scenic Technology
- B.F.A. Theatre - Stage Management
- B.F.A. Theatre Studies
- B.M.U.S. Voice
Humanities (43)
- B.A.L.A.S. Anthropology
- B.A.L.A.S. Asian American Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Classics
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Linguistics
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Philosophy
- B.A.L.A.S. Creative Writing
- B.F.A. Dance
- B.A. Dance
- B.A.L.A.S. English
- B.A. French
- B.A.L.A.S. German Business and Commercial Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Germanic Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. History
- B.A.L.A.S. History Teaching
- B.A.L.A.S./B.S.L.A.S Individual Plans of Study
- B.A.L.A.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Italian
- B.A.L.A.S. Latin American Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Latino Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Linguistics
- B.Sc. Medieval Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Philosophy
- B.A. Portuguese
- B.A.L.A.S. Religion
- B.A.L.A.S. Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Scandinavian Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Slavic Studies
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. Teaching French
- B.A. Teaching of German
- B.A. Teaching of Spanish
- B.F.A. Theatre
- B.F.A. Theatre - Acting
- B.F.A. Theatre - Scenic Technology
- B.F.A. Theatre - Stage Management
- B.F.A. Theatre Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (41)
- B.S.L.A.S. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.S.L.A.S. Applied Mathematics
- B.S.L.A.S. Astronomy
- B.S.L.A.S. Atmospheric Sciences
- B.S.L.A.S. Behavioral Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Bioengineering
- B.S.L.A.S. Brain and Cognitive Science
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.S.L.A.S. Chemistry
- B.S.L.A.S. Chemistry Teaching
- B.S.L.A.S. Cognitive Neuroscience
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Astronomy
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Chemistry
- Bachelor Crop Sciences
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Environmental Chemistry
- B.Sc. Finance in Agribusiness
- B.S.L.A.S. Integrative Biology
- B.S.L.A.S. Mathematics
- B.S.L.A.S. Mathematics and Computer Science
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.S.L.A.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology
- B.S.L.A.S. Physics
- B.S.L.A.S. Physics Teaching
- B.Sc. Plant Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Plant Protection
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.S.L.A.S. Teaching of Mathematics
Business & Management (31)
- B.Sc. Accountancy
- B.S.L.A.S. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Advertising
- B.Sc. Agri-Accounting
- B.A.L.A.S. Civic Leadership
- B.A.L.A.S. Communication
- Bachelor Construction Management
- B.Sc. Crop Agribusiness
- B.Sc. Farm Management
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Finance in Agribusiness
- B.Sc. Financial Planning
- B.A.L.A.S. German Business and Commercial Studies
- B.Sc. Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.S.L.A.S. Mathematics
- B.S.L.A.S. Mathematics and Computer Science
- B.A.S.A. New Media
- B.Sc. Operations Management
- B.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Education & Training (30)
- B.Sc. Applied Learning Science
- B.F.A. Art Education
- B.Sc. Audiology
- B.S.L.A.S. Chemistry Teaching
- B.S.L.A.S. Clinical Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Developmental Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Earth Science Teaching
- B.Sc. Elementary Education
- B.A. French
- B.A.L.A.S. History Teaching
- Bachelor Intradisciplinary Psychology
- B.Sc. Middle Grades Education
- B.M.E. Music Education
- B.S.L.A.S. Organizational Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Personality Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Secondary Education
- B.Sc. Special Education
- B.A. Teaching French
- B.A. Teaching of German
- B.A. Teaching of Spanish
Engineering & Technology (24)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- B.Sc. Bioengineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- Bachelor Construction Management
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Mechanics
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.M.E. Music Education - Technology
- B.S.L.A.S. Physics
- B.S.L.A.S. Physics Teaching
- B.Sc. Sustainable Design
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (24)
- B.S.L.A.S. Atmospheric Sciences
- B.A.L.A.S. Citizen Politics
- B.S.L.A.S. Earth Science Teaching
- B.S.L.A.S. Earth and Environmental Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Chemistry
- B.S.L.A.S. Geology
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.A. Global Cities
- B.A. Sustainability
- B.Sc. Sustainable Design
Agriculture & Forestry (22)
- B.Sc. Agri-Accounting
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- B.Sc. Crop Agribusiness
- Bachelor Crop Sciences
- B.Sc. Crops
- B.Sc. Farm Management
Computer Science & IT (20)
- B.Sc. Computer Engineering
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Anthropology
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Astronomy
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Chemistry
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Economics
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Linguistics
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science and Philosophy
- B.S.L.A.S. Computer Science, Geography and GIS
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.S.L.A.S. Geology
- B.Sc. Information Sciences
- B.Sc. Information Systems
- B.S.L.A.S. Mathematics and Computer Science
Medicine & Health (19)
- B.Sc. Audiology
- B.S.L.A.S. Clinical Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Cognitive Psychology
- B.Sc. Community Health
- Bachelor Community Health and Public Health
- B.Sc. Dietetics
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Intradisciplinary Psychology
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.S.L.A.S. Organizational Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Personality Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.S.L.A.S. Social Psychology
Applied Sciences & Professions (15)
- B.Sc. Dietetics
- B.Sc. Family Studies
- B.A.S.A. Fashion
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition
- B.A. Social Justice
- B.S.W. Social Work
- B.A.L.A.S. Sociology
Journalism & Media (4)
- B.Sc. Advertising
- B.Sc. Journalism
- Bachelor Journalism
- B.Sc. Media and Cinema Studies
Law (3)
- B.A.L.A.S. Global Studies
- B.A.L.A.S. Law and Power
- B.Sc. Public Policy and Law
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
About
History
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions created after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862.
Education
llinois can help make your dreams a reality. We have 16 colleges and instructional units that provide more than 150 undergraduate programs and more than 100 graduate and professional programs.
Research
Illinois research fuels new ideas, new companies, and even new industries. We’re among the nation’s research powerhouses – for the last six years running, we have been awarded more NSF funding than any other university. Our faculty have developed many of the technologies that enable modern electronic devices, pioneered agricultural practices that feed the world, and shaped the government policies that protect the vulnerable in our society.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
48
2022
48
2021
48
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
49 6
2021
55 -10
2020
45
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
74 -2
2022
72 -12
2021
60
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
85 -3
2022
82
2021
82
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University of Illinois System is made up of people who want more–we are chasing extraordinary. As innovative, diverse, globally engaged citizens and leaders. We enrich our culture and society, create prosperity, and serve the public good. New breakthroughs foster economic growth and solve society's biggest challenges. Combined, the three universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield bring resources, capabilities, and drive that are greater than the sum of their parts–it is altogether extraordinary.
Housing services
Square feet of recreational space between two newly expanded campus recreation and wellness centers. Includes indoor tracks, leisure pool with slide, climbing wall, basketball and racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor 50-meter pools, and much more; other recreational facilities include an ice arena, outdoor adventures center, inline skating rink, and several play fields
Library services
Area studies libraries; one of the larger engineering libraries in the country, state-of-the-art agricultural library, and world-renowned rare book and manuscript library
ICT services
Students have access to thousands of computer terminals in classrooms, residence halls, and campus libraries for use in classroom instruction, study, and research.
Student Life
Campus life
- Buildings in the University District, 3.6 square miles (2,295 acres)
- Total Buildings, 9.9 square miles (6,370 acres)
Sports facilities
Number of men's (10) and women's 11 NCAA teams (respectively) with 11 major facilities including Memorial Stadium (60,670 seats, State Farm Center (15,544 seats), Atkins Tennis Center, Huff Hall (4,152 seats), Illinois Field (1,500 seats for baseball), Eichelberger Field (1,500 seats for softball), Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium, and the Demirjian Golf Practice Facility.
Accreditation
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accredited, most recently in 2010, by the Higher Learning Commission (known prior to 2014 as the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).
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