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The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is one of the three universities in the world-class University of Illinois system and the #1 public regional university in Illinois.

Located in the capital city of Illinois, Springfield, UIS offers international students the safety and hospitality that is the best of small-town America.

Earn a world-renown University of Illinois degree at UIS, named a best value school by US News and World Report.

To get started, read How to Apply and complete the First-Year International Application or the Transfer, Graduate & Non-Degree Application.

International Student Services (ISS) offers resources for arrival, immigration requirements, and cultural counseling. ISS can also help you find a safe place just to sit and study. 

Each student that attends our university from another nation adds a fresh voice to the chorus of diversity that our campus seeks to cultivate. You are welcome here!

Admission provides the information and guidance that is needed to be admitted at UIS. Questions regarding admission, processes, materials and undergraduate admission decisions should be directed to Admission. Please note graduate admission decisions are made by graduate departments.

An admission packet will be sent to the home address provided on the application for admission upon receipt of all documents and fees.

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UIS International Brochure

These are the flags of international students that have shared with us why they chose UIS. Don’t see your nation here? Contact International Admissions about admission to UIS or to make a video.

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Isabella

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Vietnam

Adella

Japan Flag
Japan

Noa

China

Mason
Tongyu
Camilla

Saudi Arabia Flag
Saudi Arabia

Abdul

South Korea

Chorong

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India

Agney
Maddie

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Mexico

Mario

Taiwan

Michelle

Nigeria

Fikayo
Pleasant
James
Bolu

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