One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, the University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, UChicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping UChicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (19)
- M.B.A. Accounting
- M.B.A. Analytic Finance
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.B.A. Chicago Booth - Evening MBA
- M.B.A. Chicago Booth - Weekend MBA
- M.B.A. Econometrics and Statistics
- M.B.A. Economics
- M.B.A. Entrepreneurship
- M.B.A. Executive MBAChicago Booth School of Business, London
- M.B.A. Finance
- M.B.A. General Management
- M.B.A. International Business
- M.B.A. Marketing Analytics
- M.B.A. Marketing Management
- M.B.A. Operations Management
- M.B.A. Strategic Management
Social Sciences (12)
- M.B.A. Econometrics and Statistics
- M.B.A. Economics
- M.B.A. International Business
- M.A. Public Policy
- M.A. Social Sciences
Humanities (5)
- M.A. Humanities
- Master Liberal Arts – MLA
- M.A. Master of Arts
- M.A. Religious Studies
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Analytics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- M.B.A. Econometrics and Statistics
- M.Sc. Financial Math
- M.Sc. Statistics
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.Sc. Public Health Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- M.A. Visual Arts
Engineering & Technology (1)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Informatics
Law (1)
- LL.M. Laws Program
About
History
The original board of trustees laid the groundwork for what would become today’s University of Chicago on July 9, 1890, when the group gathered to hold the University’s inaugural board meeting and drafted the University’s articles of incorporation.
Education
UChicago is home to some of the most venerated academic programs in the world, having established the fields of ecology and sociology, the first graduate international affairs program in the United States, and the first executive MBA program. Explore our current degree and academic programs across the undergraduate College, five graduate divisions, six professional schools, and the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.
Research
With a commitment to free and open inquiry, our scholars take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans arts to engineering, medicine to education. Their work transforms the way we understand the world, advancing fields of study, and often creating new ones.
Generating new knowledge for the benefit of present and future generations, UChicago research has had an impact around the globe, leading to such breakthroughs as discovering the link between cancer and genetics, establishing revolutionary theories of economics, and developing tools to produce reliably excellent urban schooling.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University of Chicago has a robust set of systems and practices that support and care for our students and members of the University community. Our intention is to create an environment where all can learn and contribute to the creation of knowledge, and the University seeks to engage and support students while respecting each student’s independence.
Housing services
- Eleven unique residence halls offer students a variety of living options. Each Hall has its own culture while maintaining a sense of community.
- Most residence halls are divided (often by floor) into House communities. Each House averages 70 students (Houses range from 40 to 104 students) sharing a cluster of residential rooms and common areas within the residence halls.
Library services
The Library's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University community.
ICT services
- File Storage and Sharing
- Networking
- Email and Calendaring
- IT Security
Medical services
The University of Chicago medical campus includes Comer Children’s Hospital, Bernard A. Mitchell Hospital for adult inpatient care, Chicago Lying-in Hospital, and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, as well as outpatient locations throughout the Chicago area.
Student Life
Campus life
At our campus in Hyde Park, students and scholars from around the world enhance each other's academic pursuits and share a passion for ideas with impact. Each year, the University enrolls more than 3,100 international students from over 100 countries. Across the world, UChicago scholars convene and collaborate at University Centers in Paris, Beijing, and Delhi or in the field -- wherever their research takes them.
Sports facilities
University of Chicago students, faculty and community members have access to an impressive array of fitness facilities, programs and services through Physical Education & Athletics. On average, more than 4,565 students work out in our facilities each month. You can access one of our fitness facilities, enjoy one of our 28 fitness classes each quarter, or make an appointment with a personal trainer.
Student clubs
House meetings and active House Councils bring students together for cultural activities, fundraising, intramural sports, and trips to downtown or Chicago's myriad neighborhoods.
Accreditation
The University of Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Student Reviews
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The MAPSS program was a great training to become a social scientist
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My study experience was challenging but very interesting and motivating
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