As the largest undergraduate college at UIC, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) offers a diverse community of actively engaged scholars and students across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional areas of study.

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Here, students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, expand their career options, and gain the confidence they need to succeed.  Over 40 liberal arts and science majors and minors, competitive internships, study abroad opportunities, and more await you at Chicago's premier public research university...right in the HEART of the city!

Prospective Students

LAS houses 25 departments and serves more than 10,000 students. We offer a unique learning environment that combines well-respected academic programs and faculty with innovative research opportunities and easy access to Chicago’s rich urban setting.

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Current Students

LAS offers a supportive learning community that safeguards student achievement through first-year seminars, in-depth careers services, and tutoring and learning centers for language, math, writing, and science.  Each student is also assigned an academic advisor for guidance and assistance from First-Year orientation through graduation.

College of LAS Research Strengths

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Health Matters: Reframing Modern Health Concerns
LAS researchers are redefining and addressing 21st-century health issues.
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Urban Issues: Championing Social Justice
LAS is uniquely positioned in a global city to improve urban challenges through engaged research and community outreach.
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Educational Research: Understanding How People Learn
LAS faculty are at the leading edge of theoretical and applied approaches to teaching and learning.
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Fundamental Science & Mathematics Research
We partner with major Chicago institutions including Fermi National Accelerator and Argonne National Laboratories.
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Harnessing the Power of “Big Data”
LAS is researching data science and the increased need to collect and interpret big data in our world today.

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