Classes
Every course you take at UIUC has the potential to enhance your perspective and renew your purpose. You may even discover a career path you never expected!
7,000+ classes offered each year
Limitless Options
Learning is about opportunity, which is why opportunities are unlimited at UIUC. You can study almost anything here, and you’ll do so in a variety of ways—from small group discussions and large lectures to real-world experiences in your field.
80% of classes have
fewer than 50 students
Inspiring Outcomes
Fostering new ways of thinking, your classes will be a constant source of inspiration during your time on campus. Here are just a few examples.
NRES 340—Environmental Social Science Research Methods
NRES 340, which teaches how social science research methods can be applied appropriately or inappropriately, allowed its most recent class the chance to learn how to detect misinformation surrounding COVID-19.
RST 180—Professional Applications
A 12-day domestic tour of Recreation, Sport, and Tourism-related destinations provides students in this class the opportunity to meet professionals in their field and explore potential career options.
LING 404 (HTT)—Elements of Hittite
From carving cuneiform symbols into clay to translating ancient texts, LING 404 allows students to strengthen their linguistic and problem-solving skills through interaction with Hittite and other non-Western languages.