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University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University
Global #246 United States of America #80
Campus of University of Illinois Chicago

Institution Info

Founded
1983
Type
4-Year University
Students
33,518 students
Faculty
13,745

About

University of Illinois Chicago is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1983. It is among the world's top 500 universities. The university has approximately 34K students, a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300).

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #334 · Ranked 42.30
THE 2026 THE #250 · Ranked 56.37
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #246 · Ranked 88.85

Research Output via OpenAlex

911
h-index
15,922,376
Citations
187,949
Publications
218,107
i10-index
2.94
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Illinois Chicago's global ranking?

University of Illinois Chicago is ranked #246 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #80 position.

When was University of Illinois Chicago founded?

University of Illinois Chicago was founded in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend University of Illinois Chicago?

University of Illinois Chicago has a student body of approximately 33,518 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 2:1.

What is University of Illinois Chicago's research output?

University of Illinois Chicago has produced 187,949 research publications with 15,922,376 total citations and an h-index of 911, according to OpenAlex data.