University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
About
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a premier public research powerhouse world-renowned for its elite Grainger College of Engineering—particularly its top-ranked computer science program—as well as its highly prestigious Gies College of Business. The campus offers a vibrant Big Ten student experience, blending passionate school spirit and over 1,000 student organizations with a diverse, collaborative academic community. What truly sets UIUC apart is its unparalleled ecosystem of innovation, highlighted by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and an on-campus Research Park that provides undergraduates with direct access to internships at multinational tech giants and startups alike.
Wikipedia:The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding campus and flagship institution of the University of Illinois System. With over 59,000 students, the University of Illinois is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States.
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Essay Requirements
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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