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About University of Chicago
Established in1856, the University of Chicago is a private research university based in theurban center of Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States.Outside of the Ivy League, Chicago is one of America’s top universities, andholds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings.
Beyond the artsand sciences, Chicago has a glowing reputation for its professional schools,including the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Booth School of Business, andthe Harris School of Public Policy Studies. University of Chicago alumni areresponsible for the development of many academic disciplines, such associology, economics, law, and literary criticism.
The college’screst sees a phoenix rising from the ashes, a reference to the fire,foreclosure, and demolition of the Old University of Chicago campus, with thecurrent University of Chicago emerging triumphantly in its place in 1890. Theold university was founded through a land endowment from the controversialsenator Stephen Douglas, a supporter of slavery who authored theKansas-Nebraska act. By contrast, the new University of Chicago wasco-educational and funded through donations from wealthy Chicagoans and the oilmagnet John D. Rockefeller.
Today, theUniversity of Chicago has approximately 16,000 students enrolled, with a maleto female ratio of 56:44. A quarter of all students hail from overseas, a nodto the institution’s progressive credentials.
Students runmore than 400 clubs and societies, which consist of a typical mix of sportsteams, arts, cultural and religious groups, academic and political groupings,and societies that promote eclectic common interests. Among the more famousexamples are the University of Chicago bowl team, which has won 118 tournamentsand 15 national championships, while the university's competitive Model UnitedNations team was the top ranked team in North America in 2013–14 and 2014–2015.
If you have aninterest in media and film, then you’re well catered for: the university ishome to the longest continuously running student film society Doc Films andpublishes several newspapers and magazines. Budding thespians can join renownedimprovisational theater troupe Off-Off Campus or learn how to broadcast at theuniversity-owned radio station WHPK.
Notable facultymembers past and present include 29 Nobel laureates and former US presidentBarack Obama. Illustrious alumni come in practically every field, including thenovelists Philip Roth and Saul Bellow, political movers and shakers such aspollster Nate Silver and Obama strategist David Axelrod, pioneering balloonistJeannette Piccard, and the fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones.
About University of Chicago
Established in1856, the University of Chicago is a private research university based in theurban center of Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States.Outside of the Ivy League, Chicago is one of America’s top universities, andholds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings.
Beyond the artsand sciences, Chicago has a glowing reputation for its professional schools,including the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Booth School of Business, andthe Harris School of Public Policy Studies. University of Chicago alumni areresponsible for the development of many academic disciplines, such associology, economics, law, and literary criticism.
The college’screst sees a phoenix rising from the ashes, a reference to the fire,foreclosure, and demolition of the Old University of Chicago campus, with thecurrent University of Chicago emerging triumphantly in its place in 1890. Theold university was founded through a land endowment from the controversialsenator Stephen Douglas, a supporter of slavery who authored theKansas-Nebraska act. By contrast, the new University of Chicago wasco-educational and funded through donations from wealthy Chicagoans and the oilmagnet John D. Rockefeller.
Today, theUniversity of Chicago has approximately 16,000 students enrolled, with a maleto female ratio of 56:44. A quarter of all students hail from overseas, a nodto the institution’s progressive credentials.
Students runmore than 400 clubs and societies, which consist of a typical mix of sportsteams, arts, cultural and religious groups, academic and political groupings,and societies that promote eclectic common interests. Among the more famousexamples are the University of Chicago bowl team, which has won 118 tournamentsand 15 national championships, while the university's competitive Model UnitedNations team was the top ranked team in North America in 2013–14 and 2014–2015.
If you have aninterest in media and film, then you’re well catered for: the university ishome to the longest continuously running student film society Doc Films andpublishes several newspapers and magazines. Budding thespians can join renownedimprovisational theater troupe Off-Off Campus or learn how to broadcast at theuniversity-owned radio station WHPK.
Notable facultymembers past and present include 29 Nobel laureates and former US presidentBarack Obama. Illustrious alumni come in practically every field, including thenovelists Philip Roth and Saul Bellow, political movers and shakers such aspollster Nate Silver and Obama strategist David Axelrod, pioneering balloonistJeannette Piccard, and the fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones.
Available programs
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- MasterPG
- MBA
- PHD
Entire fieldsof study such as ecology and sociology were established by the University of Chicago,so it’s hardly surprising that the College is home to some of the mostvenerated academic programs in the world.
Focused oncareful reading, analytical writing, and critical thinking, UChicago’s CoreCurriculum is the perfect foundation for any major and all future endeavors. Theuniversity grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 52 academicmajors and 46 minors. These are divided into five academic divisions: TheBiological Sciences Collegiate Division, the Physical Sciences CollegiateDivision, the Social Sciences Collegiate Division, the Humanities CollegiateDivision, and the New Collegiate Division.
Undergraduates canchoose to study anything from astrophysics to molecular engineering, as well asa range of liberal arts, social sciences, anthropology, music, andlanguage-focused degrees. Students choose electives from more than 3,000courses offered in the College each year, and over 40% study abroad throughnearly 60 faculty-designed and taught programs. UChicago also sponsors a wealthof undergraduate research opportunities in programs ranging from economics andpsychology to astrophysics and sociology. More than 160 institutes and centersprovide a home for true innovation.
About 60 percent of undergraduate students live on campus, in one of seven residence halls.These are divided into Harry Potter-esque “houses”, communities of affiliatedfaculty, staff, and students who all live, eat, debate, and play together. Intotal, there are 39 houses with a maximum of 105 students in each one. Eachhouse also has its own unique traditions and customs, something which theuniversity says is intended to encourage residents to feel pride in where theylive.
Undergraduateaccommodation and the communities within it are intended to provide importantsocial and intellectual outlets where spontaneous conversation and structuredprogramming enrich the academic pursuits of students and faculty.
As is to beexpected with a top school, UChicago is highly selective, with only eightpercent of applicants accepted. Candidates apply to the undergraduate College,which includes all majors, minors, and programs of study. UChicago accepts theCoalition or Common Application. Both ask for basic information about yourbackground, academic profile, extracurricular activities, as well as a briefpersonal statement. You will also need to submit a secondary school report andtranscript; two teacher evaluations; standardized test scores; and anapplication fee of US$75. UChicago also offers a test optional method ofapplication and does not charge an application fee for students applying forneed-based financial aid, veterans, or veteran dependents.
On top of this,you must also tackle the supplementary essay, which contains questions that aredesigned to be provocative and thought-provoking. International candidates mustalso submit English language proficiency test scores. Fees and tuition for all applicantsfor the 2020-2021 academic year is US$57,642.
Fortunately,the University of Chicago offers financial aid that can contribute up to 100per cent of a family’s demonstrated need, as well as merit scholarships. Thanksto the university’s three scholarship and access initiative programs—UChicagoStand Together, No Barriers, and UChicago Empower—most students graduatedebt-free, no matter their chosen major or background prior to enrollment.
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Graduateresearch and professional training have been part of the University ofChicago's history from its inception. It has more than 100 graduate programs infour graduate divisions (biological sciences, humanities, physical sciences, andthe social sciences) as well as eight professional and continuing educationschools such as the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Booth School of Business,the University of Chicago Law School, and the Pritzker School of MolecularEngineering.
Chicago is oneof the world’s premier research universities, and graduate students gain accessto some of the world’s most innovative scholars and facilities, such as thethree major affiliated laboratories, the Argonne National Library, FermiNational Accelerator Library, and the Marine Biological Laboratory.
As well as awide range of doctoral programs there are also master’s degrees that eitherterminate after one or two years or lead students towards further doctoralstudy.
Each school anddivision of the University of Chicago has its own form of application, andsince study is so specialized at graduate level most programs have their ownway of deciding which applicants they wish to admit.
Generally, anapplication to UChicago graduate school will mean completing an onlineapplication form and submitting university transcripts, GRE and subject testscores, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, an up-to-date resume,and any additional material (e.g. essays) that may be required.
Internationalstudents may also have to submit the results of standardized English languagetests. The progress of an application can be tracked online, and the universityadvises students to apply as early as possible.
UChicago helpsgraduate and professional school students pay for their education in manifoldways. The cost of programs varies, but in the humanities division work out ataround $11,000 per quarter for the first four years, and $3,500 per quarter foryears five to 12. Most PhD students receive a full, five-year package, however,which includes tuition and a generous stipend.
Master’sprograms cost around $3,759 per quarter per course. Funding arrangementsdiffer, from the doctoral level, with many master’s programs offeringmerit-based aid awards and a few offering need-based funding aid.
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University information
- Admission
Bachelor
1020+
610+
2.7+
7+
100+
Master
610+
320+
2.7+
7+
104+
17,214
44%
56%
5,488
25%
75%
2,885
69%
31%
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
University of Chicago is one of the top private universities in Chicago, United States. It is ranked #21 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
- #21QS World University Rankings
- #4QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- #=331QS Sustainability Ranking
QS World University Rankings
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- Data
- 2012
#8
- 2014
#9
- 2015
#11
- 2016
#10
- 2017
#10
- 2018
#9
- 2019
#9
- 2020
#10
- 2021
#9
- 2022
#10
- 2023
#10
- 2024
#11
- 2025
#21
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Campus locations
- University of Chicago,Illinois,United States
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