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University of Illinois

    OverviewSuggest Edit

    University of Illinois is a public research university offering bachelors, masters, doctoral, and professional degrees. It provides a wide range of disciplines in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

    TypePrivate
    Founded1867
    HQChampaign, IL, USMap
    Websiteillinois.edu
    Overall CultureA+More

    Recent NewsAll News

    Latest Updates

    Employees (est.) (Jul 2021)18,924
    Cybersecurity ratingCMore

    Key People/Management at University of Illinois

    Robert Jones

    Robert Jones

    Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Andreas Cangellaris

    Andreas Cangellaris

    Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
    Susan A. Martinis

    Susan A. Martinis

    Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation
    Danita M. Brown Young

    Danita M. Brown Young

    Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
    Barry Benson

    Barry Benson

    Vice Chancellor for Advancement
    Sean C. Garrick

    Sean C. Garrick

    Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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    University of Illinois Office Locations

    University of Illinois has an office in Champaign
    Champaign, IL, US (HQ)
    610 East John Street, Address 2
    Champaign, IL, US
    615 E Peabody Dr
    Champaign, IL, US
    801 N Country Fair Dr suite e
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    University of Illinois Financials and Metrics

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    Founding Date

    		1867

    University of Illinois Cybersecurity Score

    Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

    C

    70/100

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    University of Illinois Company Culture

    • Overall Culture

      A+

      94/100

    • CEO Rating

      A+

      80/100

    • Compensation

      A+

      100/100

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    University of Illinois News and Updates

    July 13, 2021

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Ting Lu Jointly Presented With €1 Million Future Insight Prize for Converting Waste Into Food

    July 08, 2021

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI in Medicine Certificate Program for Healthcare Professionals

    May 12, 2021

    University of Illinois taps Blue Canyon for scientific cubesat mission

    The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded a contract to Blue Canyon Technologies to provide cubesats for a space mission sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The value of the award was not disclosed. SpaceNews
    May 11, 2021

    New Study From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Identifies Five Double-Sun Planets That Could Support Life

    April 26, 2021

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Mayo Clinic Researchers Develop New Technique to Study 'Microcancers' and Screen Cancer-Fighting Drugs

    Three-dimensional microscale hanging drop arrays are useful in drug discovery, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and biotechnology.
    March 08, 2021

    LMN Architects and Booth Hansen Celebrate the Design and Construction of the New Computer Design, Research, and Learning Center at the University of Illinois Chicago

    The Computer Design Center will be a new campus hub and is being delivered on an accelerated schedule to meet the demands of the department, doubling its capacity by 2023. The Computer Design Center will be a new campus hub and is being delivered on an accelerated schedule to meet the demands of the…
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    University of Illinois Blogs

    June 29, 2021

    UIUC to Expand English Language Proficiency Options for 2022 Cycle to Include Duolingo English Test

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting testing opportunities for students, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will extend testing options for students wishing to demonstrate English language proficiency for undergraduate admissions purposes. In addition to the TOEFL iBT and IELTS tests, we w…
    June 21, 2021

    50 Questions to Ask on a College Visit

    College visits can be overwhelming. You may step foot on your first-ever tour but have no idea what to do to get the most out of it, what questions to ask, or what you should pay attention to. We don’t want you to feel that way. College visits shouldn’t be scary; they should be fun! […] The post 50 …
    May 14, 2021

    Submitting Official Transcripts and Scores

    Congratulations to all of you as you close in on your summer breaks! I hope you all are enjoying your shift from your schoolwork to an exciting and relaxing summer. Even though you may have finished up all of your high school academics, Illinois still needs some official materials to ensure you enro…
    May 07, 2021

    UIUC Test-Optional Policy Extended

    The University of Illinois System recently announced that we will continue our test-optional policy for the next two years. This means that if you’re a high school student applying for admission for Fall 2022 or Fall 2023, UIUC won’t require you to submit SAT or ACT results. The decision to extend o…
    May 05, 2021

    Favorite Memories From Freshman Year

    My freshman year at Illinois will always be a period in my life that I’ll remember fondly. Having participated in the RISE program over the summer (a new student program to help prepare incoming students for their time at Illinois), I was ready to begin my journey at Illinois and get as much out of …
    May 04, 2021

    Best Photo Locations on Campus

    The University of Illinois (in my humble opinion) has one of the most beautiful campuses year round! It would simply be reckless not to take advantage of its stunning scenes.  Whether you’re looking for some spots that will add some extra beauty to your Instagram feed or share your Illini Pride with…
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     University of Illinois Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was University of Illinois founded?

      University of Illinois was founded in 1867.

    • Who are University of Illinois key executives?

      University of Illinois's key executives are Robert Jones, Andreas Cangellaris and Susan A. Martinis.

    • How many employees does University of Illinois have?

      University of Illinois has 18,924 employees.

    • Who are University of Illinois competitors?

      Competitors of University of Illinois include University of Colorado Boulder, Clarkson University and University of Oklahoma.

    • Where is University of Illinois headquarters?

      University of Illinois headquarters is located at 610 East John Street, Address 2, Champaign.

    • Where are University of Illinois offices?

      University of Illinois has an office in Champaign.

    • How many offices does University of Illinois have?

      University of Illinois has 3 offices.