University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — fees and education loan guide

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA. A research-heavy public university with well-regarded engineering, computing and accountancy programmes and mid-range living costs.

Cost snapshot

What you will need to fund

Tuition (published)
USD 34,000–42,000 / year
₹28–35 L / year
Living costs
USD 13,000–17,000 / year
₹11–14 L / year
All-in loan estimate
₹80 L – ₹1.0 Cr for a 2-year master's
1–2 years (master's)
Intakes
Fall (Aug), limited Spring
Secured loans widely available

Fee and living-cost ranges are indicative for international students in recent intakes and vary by programme. Confirm current figures with the university before borrowing.

Programmes

Popular programmes among Indian students

  • MS Computer Science
  • MEng
  • MS Accountancy
  • MS Statistics
  • Assistantship and research funding culture can reduce net cost
  • Strong alumni pipeline into US technology employers
  • College-town living costs are lower than metro campuses

Funding

How education loans usually work for this university

Typical lender approach: secured loans widely available.

  • Any assistantship or tuition waiver should be shared with the lender — it can lower the sanction you need.
  • Public banks are comfortable with established public universities like this one.
  • Keep an unsecured top-up option in reserve for travel and initial settlement costs.

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Plan your EMI

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Adjust the amount to your all-in estimate above and see what repayment looks like after the moratorium.

₹25 lakh
10.50% p.a.
2 years
6 months
10 years

This calculator is an estimate. It assumes a fixed rate and equal monthly instalments. Actual EMIs depend on your lender's rate reset policy, interest capitalisation method, fees and disbursement schedule.

Nearby options

Other universities in USA

  • Tempe, Arizona

    Arizona State University

    ₹75 L – ₹95 L for a 2-year master's

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  • Boston, Massachusetts

    Northeastern University

    ₹1.05 Cr – ₹1.35 Cr for a 2-year master's

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  • New York City, New York

    Columbia University

    ₹1.4 Cr – ₹1.8 Cr for a 2-year master's

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