The University of Illinois Chicago is the cityâs largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1
institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve nearly 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional
students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and
culturally diverse campuses in the nation. Located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the
educational, technological and cultural fabric of one of the worldâs greatest cities.