When talking about Chicago, there is a university where faith and academics can be discussed together. That is Loyola University Chicago.

Founded by the Jesuits in 1909, this university has its main campus in the Lake Shore area of North Chicago and boasts the largest size among Catholic universities in Chicago. The campus view overlooking Lake Michigan is considered one of the most beautiful in the city.

Loyola has several campuses, including the Lake Shore Campus (Rogers Park area), Water Tower Campus (near the Magnificent Mile), Health Sciences Campus (Maywood), and the Rome Center (in Rome, Italy). The Stritch School of Medicine and the School of Nursing are located on the Health Sciences Campus, while the School of Law is on the Water Tower Campus. Following the Jesuit tradition, the university emphasizes humanities and ethics education, with a strong commitment to social justice and service as part of its educational philosophy.

The medical and nursing schools at Loyola are particularly well-known within the Korean community in Chicago. It is one of the schools that many Korean students aiming to enter the healthcare field apply to. The Stritch School of Medicine is recognized as one of the top medical schools in the U.S., offering abundant clinical practice opportunities linked to various hospitals in the Chicago area. The nursing program is also highly regarded, with strong connections for employment in hospitals after graduation.

At the undergraduate level, a variety of majors are offered, including business, communication, psychology, and biology. In line with the Jesuit tradition, there is a Core Curriculum, and a Service Learning program is mandatory, allowing students to balance academics with community service. The university actively participates in social justice-related activities, such as immigrant rights advocacy and community development.

Loyola University has its main campus in the Rogers Park area of North Chicago, which is relatively close to areas with a high concentration of Korean residents. The CTA Red Line Granville station is nearby, providing good public transportation access. There are also many Korean families in the Chicago area with students currently enrolled at Loyola. Students can be admitted regardless of their religious background, and those from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds study together.

Loyola is considered one of the schools in the Chicago area that offers a good education level for the cost. Compared to prestigious universities, the admission competition is relatively less intense, yet it has a solid educational infrastructure and opportunities for advancement to medical and law schools, making it a realistic option to consider.