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Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois, United States

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Why study at Illinois State University?

Illinois State University is the oldest public university in Illinois, founded in 1857 in Normal as a teacher-training institution and now a comprehensive public research university with seven degree-granting colleges. Its academic strengths include education, business, nursing and fine arts, and it enrols students from more than 70 countries. International students can also enter through pathway and academic English programmes offered with INTO University Partnerships.

At a glance

Illinois State University in numbers

  • 1Campus
  • 1857Founded
  • 21,000Students

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Where you'll study

Campus locations

Normal Campus

Normal Campus

The university's single main campus in Normal, Illinois, housing all seven colleges, Milner Library and university housing.

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Funding

Scholarships

Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.

  • Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship
  • Graduate International Admissions Scholarship

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