Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United States
- Deadline
- Set by each country's Fulbright office — often spring to summer, about 15 months before study begins
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QS 2027 #24PrivateExtremely selectiveLimited need-based aid
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States uchicago.edu(opens in a new tab)Founded 1890
Overview
A research university famous for its rigorous Core curriculum, its economics department and intellectually intense culture.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #24 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 89.2/100- Academic reputation99.7
- Employer reputation98.6
- Employment outcomes99.9
- Faculty–student ratio97.5
- International students94.5
- Citations per faculty60.9
- Sustainability73
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Through Common App
Requirements
English proficiency
Minimum not captured
Requires a superior level of English; no ESL programme for admitted students.
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Confirm testing requirements for your curriculum on the official site.
Not yet verifiedSource: UChicago — official site(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
Early Action / Early Decision
Typically 1 November
Indicative — confirmSource: Official admissions(opens in a new tab)
Regular Decision
Typically early January
Indicative — confirmSource: Official admissions(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. above $65,000 per year before aid
Indicative — confirmSource: UChicago — official site(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Limited need-based aid
First-year international applicants are eligible for need- and merit-based aid if they apply during admission.
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- Location
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- Deadline
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- Location
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- Deadline
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Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Participating universities worldwide
- Deadline
- Window 1: 18 Jan – 26 Feb 2027 · Window 2: 29 Mar – 21 May 2027
Programs
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Computer Science
Fields: Economics · Mathematics · Social Sciences · Humanities · Natural Sciences · Computer Science · Politics & International Relations
International students
International applicants should check programme-specific requirements on the official admissions pages.
Application
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