The history of the origin of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) can be traced back to 1960 when some central Illinois citizens came together to form the Springfield Committee for Higher Education with the aim of building a university in the capital city. In 1969, legislation to create Sangamon State University (SSU) was passed. SSU started operating in 1970. The University of Illinois merged with SSU in 1995 to form UIS. Currently, the university comprises four colleges and is recognized by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Also, many of its programs are accredited by various professional accrediting agencies.
Situated in the southeast part of Springfield, Illinois, the UIS campus is spread across 746 acres. It consists of three distinct areas: the University of Illinois era, Legacy Campus and SSU Permanent Construction. SSU Permanent Construction is home to Brookens Library and Public Affairs Centre, which features Sangamon Auditorium, a performing Arts Centre and a huge concert hall. The campus provides students with a number of comfortable housing options including residence halls, shared bedroom housing and apartments and townhouses. It also offers a plethora of recreational facilities such as a cricket field, challenge course, tennis court, gymnasium, Disc Golf Course, Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court, and a recreation center.
UIS offers 31 bachelors, 1 doctoral and 20 masters programs in various fields like business, management, education, human services, accountancy, computer science, liberal arts, sciences, psychology, administration, and public affairs. It also offers 1,681 online majors. The university has around 4,700 students including more than 900 online students and over 300 foreign students. It is home to 220 full-time and 129 part-time faculty members. It has an impressive student-to-professor ratio of 15:1. UIS houses more than 85 student organizations and clubs. With its strong international connections, it offers exchange opportunities across 55 countries including Australia, Canada, Botswana, China, Germany, The Gambia, Greece, Japan, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland, Nicaragua, the United Kingdom, and Romania.
UIS has over 35,000 living alumni scattered throughout the globe including many notable names. Cheri Bustos is a journalist, politician and healthcare executive who served as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s chair. Ward Churchill is a political activist and author known for writing a controversial essay titled ‘On the Justice of Roosting Chickens’. Vince Demuzio used to be the Illinois Democratic Party’s chairman. Karen Hasara served as Springfield’s mayor for two terms. Gordon S. Heddell formerly served as an Inspector General (IG) in the US Department of Defence as well as the Department of Labour. Jim Langfelder is Springfield’s mayor and former city treasurer. The university has several other distinguished alumni.
M.S. in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 79
- Fees - INR 9.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.S. in Management Information Systems
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 10.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Business Administration
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 15 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master’s in Accountancy
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 8.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 5
- Fees - INR 14 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Information Systems Security
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 5
- Fees - INR 14 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 5
- Fees - INR 14.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 2 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79-90 |
| MIM - 1 Course | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above PTE - 65 & Above |
| BSc - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 5 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 2 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 61 & Above |
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - 400 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 60 - 75 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 1ˢᵗ Jun 2020 Spring - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2020 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 2 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 9.6L - 10.2L USD 13,088 - 13,886 |
| MIM - 1 Course | 1.5 - 2 Years | INR 8.5L USD 11,571 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 14.8L USD 20,192 |
| BE/Btech - 2 Courses | 4 Years | INR 13.4L USD 18,299 |
| MBA - 1 Course | 18 - 24 Months | INR 10.2L USD 13,886 |
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