coursework in UIUC

Students are required to take at least 12 credit hours.

Students will carry a load of 12-18 hours or 4-6 courses. Twelve hours is the minimum course load needed for full-time status which is a visa requirement. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis. The language of instruction is English.

Coursework is counted in semester credit hours. In general, one credit hour represents a one-hour class period that requires at least two hours of individual study each week for one semester. Thus, a semester three-credit hour course would meet for three hours a week and the student would be expected to perform at least six hours of homework, self-study, and/or research outside of class. A full semester course load is considered a minimum of 12 credit hours.