The Graduate College at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is dedicated to a simple idea: bringing together superb students with outstanding research faculty in a diverse and stimulating urban environment. Our graduate programs prepare scholars to take on the challenges of the future. UIC graduates are innovative thought leaders in a wide variety of careers spanning academia, private industry, non-profit organizations, and government.

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"I wish more fellowships were available for international Ph.D. students"
Monday, November 4, 2024
“One after another, fellow graduate students ended their talks by acknowledging support from prestigious fellowships. When it was my turn, I had no fancy awards to mention—just a nod of thanks to my…
How to Get an Academic Job
Monday, November 4, 2024
“The end of the graduate-school gauntlet is in sight. You’ve completed your coursework, passed your comprehensive exams, gotten your dissertation proposal approved, and already written several chapters. But now comes one more hurdle,…
Trust Me: It’s Transferable
Monday, November 4, 2024
“Graduate students often become immersed in a specialized way of thinking. A focus on honing expertise within a particular discipline is a fundamental aspect of graduate education, enabling graduate students to develop a…
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