Beginning your journey in urban education

Our students are committed to working with urban students and learners of all ages. Come to the UIC College of Education to strengthen your skills as a leader, mentor and educator with real world experience in classrooms or community organizations. Build advanced skills as a researcher, future professor, principal or superintendent.

The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education have ranked UIC in the top 10 list of “Best Values” among national universities. Money Magazine also listed UIC in the top 10 list of “Most Transformative Colleges”in the nation. U.S. News ranked UIC No. 14 in social mobility.