The university is in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, a metropolitan area where students can easily find amenities and various attractions to fill up their downtime. Its east-central Illinois location is under 200 miles from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Nestled in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana in east-central Illinois, this university stands out for having a sizeable number of international students — in 2016/17, the university welcomed 12,454 international students from over 110 countries to its campus. Since its founding in 1867, they've earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Students can choose from over 150 undergraduate programmes and over 100 graduate and professional fields of study.
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STUDENTS22%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS82
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Location
Located in Champaign and Urbana
Located in Champaign and Urbana
The university is in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, a metropolitan area where students can easily find amenities and various attractions to fill up their downtime. Its east-central Illinois location is under 200 miles from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.