What is IFY?
Our International Freshman program is uniquely designed to support you as you pursue an undergraduate degree at Illinois Tech, while improving your academic and English language levels.
How it works
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Improve your English language level
- Academic writing skills
- Academic reading skills
- Presentation and discussion skills
- Listening and note taking
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Improve your academic grades and study skills
- Improve your grade-point average
- Learn the study skills essential for success in U.S. universities
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Receive specialist university progression support
- Expert guidance on which degree to progress to
- One-to-one support sessions
- Faculty visits and meetings
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Progress to a university degree at Illinois Tech
Majors
Entry requirements
Fees and Dates
Fees
Annual Fees
Tutition
Housing & Dining
Health Insurance
Mandatory Fees
Registration
$49,643
$16,528*
$1,973
$2,120*
$300
$49,643
$16,528*
$1,973
$2,120*
$300
*Estimated
scholarships
Scholarships available
(country based)
Admission
Requirements
Min 2.25 GPA
65 TOEFL
Not Required
Min 3.0 GPA
90 TOEFL
Required
Fees are subject to change
Dates 2023-24
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Spring 2023 |
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
Application deadline |
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1st June |
TBC |
TBC |
Finance/I-20 deadline |
|
17th July |
TBC |
TBC |
Move-in |
02nd January |
12th August |
03rd January |
12th August |
Semester 1 |
09th January - 06th May |
21st August - 09th December |
08th January - 04th May |
19th August - 07th December |
Semester 2 |
22nd May - 12th August |
08th January - 04th May |
13th May - 03rd August |
13th Jaunaury- 05th May |
Example program
On arrival you will be supported in developing a personalized study plan depending on your academic level and desired major.
1st Semester
Total Credits:12
Math Module
Math/Pre-Calculus/Calculus
Elective Module
Science Module /
Free Elective
2nd Semester
Total Credits:12
Computing Module
Computer Science/
Science Elective / ITP
Elective Module
Science Module /
Free Elective
Undergraduate application
checklist and deadlines
Key
IFY
Direct Entry
Not required for IFY
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Complete application form
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End of high/secondary school certificate or most recent transcripts if still due to complete
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Official copy of English proficiency
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Financial affidavit of support
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Bank statement (if required)
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Copy of passport identity page
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Pay deposit amount
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Explanation of any gaps in academic record e.g. resume
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Immigration check form including copies of any previous visas
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For students who are transferring credits, submit course descriptions
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Letters of recommendation
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Personal statement
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SAT or ACT test score/math test
Further information may be required depending on your circumstances