Chicago State University
Chicago State University at a glance
Chicago State University is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1867. Tuition for its priced courses ranges from ₹3.1 L to ₹20 L per year across 5 priced courses. It offers 5 courses in the programmes listed on this page.
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Course fees at Chicago State University
Courses with a published annual tuition fee, cheapest first, converted to rupees.
- Annual fee
- ₹3.1 lakh / year
- Level
- UG
- Annual fee
- ₹7 lakh / year
- Level
- PG
- Annual fee
- ₹13.28 lakh / year
- Level
- PG
- Duration
- 18 months - 24 months
- Annual fee
- ₹19.99 lakh / year
- Level
- UG
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual fee
- ₹19.99 lakh / year
- Level
- UG
- Duration
- 4 years
| Course | Level | Annual fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Business and Administration | UG | ₹3.1 lakh / year | — |
| M.S in Nursing | PG | ₹7 lakh / year | — |
| MS in Computer Science | PG | ₹13.28 lakh / year | 18 months - 24 months |
| BS in Computer Science | UG | ₹19.99 lakh / year | 4 years |
| BS in Nursing | UG | ₹19.99 lakh / year | 4 years |
Fees are the tuition the university publishes for that course, converted to rupees. They exclude living costs, visa fees and insurance, and are revised each intake.
Common questions about Chicago State University
Chicago State University is located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a public institution.
Across the 5 courses at Chicago State University with a published fee, tuition runs from ₹3.1 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh a year in rupees. Living costs, visa fees and insurance are separate, and fees are revised each intake.
Yes. Indian students apply as international applicants, which normally means academic transcripts, an English test score, a statement of purpose and proof of funds for the visa. Deadlines follow the intake you are applying for rather than the Indian academic year.
