Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 31,996 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of Illinois at Chicago

  CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 16 - With no score less than
• SAT
  • Minimum Overall Score - 1,080.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 54.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships available for Fall 2026 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be till 31st March 2026.

1 Year Undergraduate scholarships

• University of Illinois at Chicago – Up to $16,000 in Year 1 Only

Please note:

• Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.

• The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 31st March 2026.

• If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
• We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
• Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
• Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.