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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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
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Arizona State University
₹75 L – ₹95 L for a 2-year master's
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Northeastern University
₹1.05 Cr – ₹1.35 Cr for a 2-year master's
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Columbia University
₹1.4 Cr – ₹1.8 Cr for a 2-year master's
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