Tuition
Earn an affordable and prominent degree
Higher education can be costly. At UIC online, we take pride in offering an affordable tuition while also finding ways for students to offset the costs through financial aid assistance. By offering pay-by-the-course options, we want to simplify the tuition costs and better the return on your educational investment.
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$896 per Credit Hour
In Fixed Tuition Costs
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Only 36 Credit Hours
To Earn Your Degree
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$32,256*
Total Tuition Cost
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*Online students also are responsible for an $19-per-credit-hour library and information technology assessment, which helps to cover the cost of the online education infrastructure on which the interactive courses are run. This assessment amounts to $76 per course. Note: The Online Master of Engineering in AI and Machine Learning is a Full Cost Recovery Program and is not eligible for tuition waivers by University of Illinois employees.
Because all courses in the online Master of Engineering degree are 4 credit hours each, the tuition for any one course (in U.S. dollars) is $3,584. Therefore, the total cost for one online course is $3,660 with library and IT fees included.
Tuition bills come directly from the University about three to four weeks after classes have begun.
Learn More About Tuition Costs and Timeline for the Degree
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- Affordability: Low cost aside, we offer pay-as-you-go tuition rates ensuring you are only paying for courses you need.
- No Travel Required: UIC’s programs are completely online, meaning you will never have to pay with your time or money to come to campus.
- Financial Aid Welcome: If you are planning on using financial aid, please file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a first step. Our Federal School Code is 001776.