University of Chicago

University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment tofree and open inquirydraws inspired scholars to ourglobal campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.

We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in theCollegedevelop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.

In all we do, we are driven to dig deeper, push further, andask bigger questions—and to leverage our knowledge to enrich all human life. Our diverse and creative students and alumnidrive innovation, lead international conversations, and make masterpieces. Alumni and faculty, lecturers and postdocs go on to becomeNobel laureates, CEOs, university presidents, attorneys general, literary giants, and astronauts.