Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 29,064 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 - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 17.0  Minimum Reading - 19.0  Minimum Writing - 21.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 54.0  Minimum Listening - 47.0  Minimum Reading - 51.0  Minimum Writing - 56.0  Minimum Speaking - 53.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarship For 2025 Early Decision

Early decisions = higher scholarships! Undergraduate students who apply to one or more participating universities for Summer or Fall 2025 may be eligible to apply for an exclusive Academic Merit Scholarship, of up to $30,000*! This limited-time Early Decision scholarship will award a small number of high-value scholarships to outstanding students who apply and confirm their place by February 2025.

Shorelight awarded more than $13.5 million in scholarships to international students in 2024. Make sure your students take advantage of opportunities this year – send in applications by January 15th to be considered for the next round of funding.

Scholarship amounts will vary by university and GPA. There are a limited number of high-value awards available

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.