Submitted online application
$70 application fee (non-refundable) or applicable waiver
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND CREDENTIALS
Review the requirements above for your country/territory to determine whether you meet qualifications for study at the Graduate level. An International Credential Evaluation Fee is assessed for the evaluation of international coursework. See the Academic Credentials section below for complete details.
Required documentation:
Credentials for all undergraduate coursework completed
Credentials for all post-baccalaureate coursework completed
Degree award certificate/diploma for all completed degree programs
International applicants with U.S. coursework should refer to the Credentials section on the Domestic Requirements page.
Valid English proficiency test scores must be submitted if required, based on the country or territory in which an applicant previously studied. Refer to the requirements for your country/territory above.
The following are the only tests accepted at UIC as evidence of English proficiency. The Graduate College minimum scores* are indicated for each. UIC does not accept Duolingo, IELTS General exams, iTEP, the TOEFL Essentials exam or any other form of examination not explicitly listed.
English Proficiency Test Score Minimums
TOEFL iBT IELTS Academic PTE Academic
Total Score 80 Overall Score 6.5 Overall score 54
Listening 17 Listening 6 Listening 47
Writing 21 Writing 6 Writing 56
Reading 19 Reading 6 Reading 51
Speaking 20 Speaking 6 Speaking 53
*Note that departments may set higher minimums for consideration of admission to certain programs. Please refer to the program's requirements for additional information.
Applicants with scores below the published minimums are not automatically denied. If recommended for admission by the program, these cases are referred to the Graduate College for additional approval.
English proficiency test scores and assessments are considered valid for two years following the test date and must be valid at the time of application.
https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/requirements-deadlines/international-requirements