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University of Illinois Springfield

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1969
Founded
79%
Acceptance Rate
  • Upcoming Intake

    Jan 2025

  • Tution Fee

    Starts from 20,445 USD

  • English Requirement

    IELTS, TOEFL

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The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public higher education provider in the Midwest United States. It is part of the University of Illinois system and offers over 150 degree programs in various fields.

In 1970, the university first opened as Sangamon State University. However, in 1995, it joined the University of Illinois system and offered more courses in different subjects. Today, over 4,000 students are enrolled, including around 300 international students.

To serve its community of 4,000 students, UIS has many top-level facilities and resources.

Furthermore, the Center for State Policy and Leadership is a local political setting that supports local government and students. The Emiquon Field Station also helps science students and faculty to research Nature Conservancy.

 

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Illinois City

Springfield is the state capital of Illinois and it is a point of interest for history and culture. Due to this, students can find plenty of places to visit in the town including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and the Old State Capitol. Regular cultural events such as the Illinois State Fair and the Old Capitol Art Fair also take place in the town.

But Springfield is also a modern town with lots of shopping for food and clothing. There is also a thriving nightlife downtown, where students can find bars and live music events.

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The university's campus is in Springfield, Illinois. Springfield is two hours north of St Louis and three hours south of Chicago.

Currently, UIS offers a range of masters and doctorate programs in various fields. Some popular subject areas include Computer Science, Business Administration, Communication, Finance, Political Science and Legal Studies.
In 2021-22, UIS provided around $7,200,000 in student scholarships. Also, around 80% of students enrolled at the institution receive financial aid. Upon application, international students can apply for merit-based or need-based financial support. While UIS offers some internal scholarships, others are provided by external organisations. But these offers might depend on your program of study.
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