PhD Neuroscience at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

A faculty committee of representatives from the major and minor areas will then meet regularly with the student to plan coursework and research experience. The goal of this plan is to allow maximum flexibility while providing students with close guidance. Courses and laboratory research experience are supplemented by weekly seminars in neuroscience.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include NEUR 520 Advanced Topics in Neuroscience (Section 1, Seminar - each of first 4 semesters); NEUR 500 Topics in Neuroscience; NEUR 520 Advanced Topics in Neuroscience (Section 2, Professional Development Program.); NEUR 599 Thesis Research (0 min applied toward degree).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are considered individually by the admissions committee, for the fall semester and subject to final approval by the Graduate College. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional. International applicants must meet the minimum English Language requirements as set by the Graduate College. Admission and financial aid are considered together. Financial Aid The Neuroscience Program is committed to supporting its students and makes every effort to ensure that students who remain in good academic standing receive full support including tuition waiver and stipend throughout their tenure in the program. Support may come in the form of fellowships, traineeships, research assistantships, or teaching assistantships according to the student's

Domestic applicants: USD 20,114 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $37,410. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 37,410 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

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

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