Admission Links and FAQ
Helpful Links for Program Applicants
Below are some links that you may find useful to see if UIC’s Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) is the right fit for you.
Sources of Funding from the MSCS Department
General Information About the Program, Graduate Students, Faculty and UIC
Faculty Research Groups and Upcoming Seminars
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application deadlines for the MS degree and PhD programs?
MS degree in Mathematics, MS degree in Statistics programs annual application deadlines:
Spring semester Domestic: October 1, International: July 15
Summer semester Domestic: March 15, International: December 15
Fall semester: Domestic: December 15, International: December 15
MS of Science in Teaching degree programs:
Spring semester Domestic: October 1, International: July 15
Fall semester: Domestic: December 15, International: December 15
PhD programs:
PhD applicants are admitted as a cohort each Fall term and the annual application deadline is December 15.
What are the steps in the application process?
General information about the application process:
https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/application-process
mscs.uic.edu/graduate/admissions-and-financial-aid/how-to-apply/
Domestic Application Requirements:
https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/requirements-deadlines/domestic-requirements
International Application Requirements:
https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional/requirements-deadlines/international-requirements Graduate Application Portal:
https://admissions.uic.edu/graduate-professional
What is the application fee, and may I receive an application fee waiver?
Prospective students requesting application fee waivers must a) complete their applications and b) contact Professor James Freitag at jfreitag@uic.edu with a request by December 15, 2024.
Is it possible to have my transcripts and other credentials evalutated before the application review period?
No. To ensure fairness any application-related documents are reviewed by our admissions committee only after the application deadline.
Is the GRE required?
The GRE General and Subject Exams are not required. You may still submit GRE scores however; an absence of GRE scores will not negatively impact your application.
What are the English Competency Test Score requirements for applicants?
Please note that UIC’s minimum English proficiency requirement score is lower than the required score for Teaching Assistants. These requirements cannot be waived.
UIC Required English Competency score for Teaching Assistants is 100 on the Internet-based test (ibT), minimum ibT Speaking subscore of 23; or IELTS Band score of 7 with a Speaking subscore of 7.
English proficiency requirements based on the country or territory in which you studied can be found on the Admissions International Requirements page.
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.
English Proficiency Test Exemptions:
Applicants with previous enrollment at a US institution for at least two years of full-time study or one year of full-time employment are exempt from this requirement. All international students hired as teaching assistants will have their English proficiency tested during orientation week.