MS Civic Analytics at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The MS in Civic Analytics combines civic technology and data analytics for careers in government and nonprofits. It is coursework-only.

Faculty: College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs | Department: Public Policy, Management, and Analytics | Duration: 53 semester hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Foundational core (25 hours: PA 401, 402, 403, 506, 521, 590, 591), MSCA core (20 hours: PA 431, 434, 446, 470, 541) and 8 hours of electives. Overall GPA of 3.00 required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any bachelor's field. GPA at least 2.75/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours. Personal statement, expanded narrative on familiarity with information technology and applied statistics, and resume required; writing sample and up to three recommendation letters optional. TOEFL iBT 90 (before 1/21/2026) or 4.5 overall (on or after), IELTS Academic 6.5, PTE Academic 61.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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