We are the University of Illinois System’s home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

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Get To Know Us

Congratulations to the CUPPA Class of 2021! View the 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony and read CUPPA Dean Michael A. Pagano's farewell message to graduates.

See Our City

Ready to learn more about Chicago's Public Research University? Explore our live presentations, connect with an admissions counselor, request an appointment and more.

Find Your Dream Job

Career Services means different things at different times. While valuable immediately upon graduation, it can be used throughout your entire career. UIC certainly has a formal office to guide you during your career journey with a few more services at the outset to help you get going when you graduate. But in addition, from the moment you stop foot in CUPPA Hall, you are faced with myriad opportunities to start networking and defining the areas in which you want to pursue a career.

See Our Impact

Our Alumni Profile series highlights the extraordinary efforts of our Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy alumni to promote just, resilient, and livable communities,

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Apply to the degree program that fits you

CUPPA’s top ranked accredited academic departments feature over 500 students studying a broad scope of undergraduate degrees along side two professional accredited graduate programs in Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy.

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