Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 84 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027; apply before December 2026
Overview
The department’s goal is to produce scholars and researchers who will contribute to the growth of psychological knowledge whether they work in academic or applied settings. Students must major in one of five areas (Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Community and Prevention Research, and Social and Personality).
Features
- All Psychology students at University of Illinois at Chicago must satisfy the requirements of their major area. In addition, students must minor in another area (which could include quantitative psychology, psychology and law) or develop a minor that crosses multiple disciplines and fulfills educational goals.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Psychology of Racism
- Social Bases of Health Behavior
- Psychology and Law
- Advanced Social Development of Children in an Urban Context
- Advanced Developmental Psychology and Educational Processes
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.2
- GRE®: Required. The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing.
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 54
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate Field: No restrictions. Prior academic work must include course work in psychology and statistics. It is preferred that students have laboratory course work in experimental psychology and physical and/or biological sciences.
- Grade Point Average: At least 3.20/4.00 for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate work.
- Standardized Tests: GRE General. GRE Subject Test in Psychology is recommended, but not required. While applicants may have had their official GRE scores mailed to UIC from ETS, the application requires an uploaded copy of the unofficial GRE score report from ETS.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three required from those who are familiar with the applicant’s training and ability. Information concerning an applicant’s research experience and ability is especially pertinent.
- Personal Statement: Required.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 13,227 AUD / year (≈ 9,376 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 13,227 AUD / year (≈ 9,376 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 6,345 AUD / year (≈ 4,498 USD / year)
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,830-3,514 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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