University of Illinois at Springfield

The University of Illinois at Springfield offers its students, faculty and staff an intellectually rich, collaborative and intimate learning environment.

Students who attend UIS are attracted by the outstanding liberal arts education offered on the capital-city campus. Faculty and students enrich the life of the city of Springfield, where public policy and politics are intimately connected with the community. Graduates assume leadership positions in government, media and communications.

By pairing academic excellence with small class size, high-quality programs and internships in public affairs, journalism and government, UIS offers a unique educational experience to the more than 3,000 students who study on campus and the more than 1,600 who study online and off campus. UIS has an award-winning, national reputation for its online learning initiatives.

Each undergraduate's life is enriched by participating in programs that open doors to the world beyond the borders of the campus. Making a difference in the world is a tenet of the UIS educational philosophy.