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.
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?
Application Fee
The application fee for UIC graduate programs is $70 and is non-refundable. International applications have an additional credit evaluation fee of $100.
Application Fee Waiver
Fee waivers may be available for the following applicants:
- Previous Graduate degree-seeking enrollment at UIC
- Current Graduate degree-seeking enrollment at UIUC or UIS
- UIC Alumni Waiver (Eligible applicants must hold a fully awarded UIC Bachelor’s degree by the proposed term of graduate enrollment.)
- This waiver is only available for applications to the following terms: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, Fall 2027, and Spring 2028.
- Diversity Program Participation Waiver (eligible Ph.D. applicants only, see the Graduate College Fee Waiver page for more details.
- Illinois Veteran’s Grant recipient
- Ronald E. McNair program
- Current University of Illinois employee (with at least 50% appointment)
Further information can be found on the UIC Graduate Admissions website.
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
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.
Note:
- 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.