Campuses
Chicago
The
University of Illinois at Chicago is an urban university intimately connected
to its home in one of the nation’s largest and most diverse cities. A noted
research center, particularly in urban affairs, medicine and the health
sciences, UIC is committed to creating and disseminating new knowledge.
UIC is a vital partner in the educational, technological and cultural fabric
of the Chicago metropolitan area.
From health initiatives to business internships to education practicums, the more than 24,000 UIC students benefit from the campus’ deep commitment to its community. More than 400 faculty and staff participate in UIC’s Great Cities Commitment, a multidisciplinary project that includes more than 500 programs working in Chicago to find model solutions to challenges facing urban areas throughout the world.
The campus operates the state’s major public medical center and is a principal educator of Illinois’ physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other health-care professionals. With branches in Peoria, Rockford and Urbana, the College of Medicine educates more physicians than any other university in the nation.