What does Champaign-Urbana do?

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a prominent public land-grant research university located in Urbana and Champaign, Illinois. Established in 1867, it is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois System and recognized as a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution. With an enrollment of approximately 59,000 students, UIUC offers over 150 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate programs across 16 schools and colleges, including engineering, business, and agriculture. UIUC is dedicated to high-impact research in various fields, including engineering, science, agriculture, and health. The university supports a range of student services, including admissions counseling, career services, and health programs. It also engages with the community through public outreach, cultural events, and extension services that provide resources to local residents and the state of Illinois. The university's commitment to education and research aims to address contemporary challenges and foster innovation for a better future.