Base tuition fees for an Indian student for University of Illinois at Chicago is 27,504 USD which is equivalent to 20.57 lakhs.

Students at the University of Illinois have access to seven residence halls. A 10-story structure, a fitness centre, a large academic lounge, laundry, a study room, and a sky lounge are all part of the residential section. There are almost 550 students who are housed here. Over 15% of students choose to live on campus. Over 800 bike racks are located throughout campus to make bike commuting simple and convenient. Academic & Residence Complex, Courtyard, Marie Robinson Hall, Single Student Residence, and Polk Street Residence are some of the housing buildings. The cost of on-campus living is approximately $12,000. The typical monthly rent for off-campus living is between 850 and 1050 dollars.

The total number of students enrolled at the university are 31879. University of Illinois at Chicago reports having a total of 3,845 international students on campus. The acceptance rate is 77.1 %.

The UIC campus is spread out over a large area, including magnificent grounds, halls, a recreational complex, and teaching buildings. A student centre is a gathering area for students to congregate, play, study, eat, and socialise with their peers. The Hull House dining hall was conserved and renovated by UIC, and a museum was constructed to honour Jane Addams' legacy. The house has displays, and the dining hall is frequently used for events. Furthermore, each fall, UIC offers Spark in the Park, a free, exclusive back-to-school concert for students only. On campus, there is a gym as well as a Starbucks coffee. The UIC Flames play in the Horizon League, which consists of ten public and private colleges, in 20 NCAA Division 1 sports. Almost one-third of students reside within one and a half miles of school. The site was recently refurbished with a 550 million USD infusion of resources.

The University of Illinois Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the regional accrediting commissions in the United States. 

Students at all levels can benefit from the excellent career services provided by the University of Illinois. Career counselling, resume, CV, or cover letter tips, and career exploration are just a few of the services available. UIC has also become a Handshake school, and all students who have registered since fall 2020 have been automatically included to the site. Siemens is one of the university's top recruiting companies. Employees at the University of Illinois at Chicago earn an average of $60714 each year.