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The University of Chicago Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.A.(39 courses)
INR 57 L - 58 LGet Fee Details
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL
MBA/PGDM(15 courses)
INR 25 L - 100 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, Duolingo: 135 & Above, TOEFL: 95 - 104, GRE, GMAT, PTE: 70 & Above
MS(17 courses)
INR 25 L - 69 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 90 - 104, GRE, GMAT
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Q:   What is University of Chicago famous for?
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The University of Chicago is internationally known for the following:

·       The faculty of scholars and scientists from across the university have taught students of all backgrounds and interests.

·       The university has a historic core curriculum with their majors, minors and specializations and they offer vast opportunities for student research

·       The university has programmes in career advancement as well for students

·       Students will get an opportunity to participate in thousands of paid summer internships in not-for-profit agencies, scientific programmes, and commercial institutions around the world

Q:   What is the GMAT score required for the University of Chicago MBA?
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The University of Chicago has mentioned that it does require GMAT / GRE score. But, as such, no minimum GMAT / GRE score has been mentioned by the university. Apart from this, UChicago admission requirements for MBA programme are given below for international applicants:

  • An undergraduate degree
  • IELTS score of 7 / TOEFL score of 104 / PTE score of 70 / Duolingo score of 135
  • Professional resume
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
Q:   Is the University of Chicago hard to get into?
A: 

The University of Chicago acceptance rate is around 5%. For the undergraduate Class of 2027, the acceptance rate that has been 4.7%. A total of 38,800 applications were submitted to the university and the total number of applications that got accepted were 1,849. Looking at the acceptance rate, it can be said that UChicago is very selective at the time of admissions. It is at par with some of the top-ranking universities in the US which are very difficult to get into such as Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, etc.

Though, it is quite evident from the acceptance rate that UChicago is extremely selective, but, it is not just the academic factor that is considered for granting admissions. Some of the factors that are considered alongside the academic factor are given below:

  • Academic record
  • Extracurricular records
  • Essays
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • SAT / ACT scores

A brief of the UChicago Class of 2027 is given below:

  • ACT Middle 50%: 34-35
  • SAT Middle 50%: 1510 – 1560
  • Apart from this, students participated in extracurricular activities in High School such as Community Service, Editorial, Music, Student Government, Varsity Athletics, Theater, etc.
Q:   Who are some of the famous people at University of Chicago?
A: 

Some of the notable alumni at University of Chicago are given in the table below:

Name

Profession

Barack Obama

Former American Politician

Erving Goffman

Canadian sociologist

Bernie Sanders

American Politician

David Rockfeller

American Investment Banker

Q:   What are the pre-requisites for the University of Chicago Financial Mathematics?
A: 

The University of Chicago needs candidates with Strong Math skills, relevant work experience, and basic programming skills. The documents required to apply to the University of Chicago MSc in Financial Mathematics are:

  • CV / resume
  • Transcripts from all the previous universities and colleges attended
  • 3 candidate statements
  • 3 letters of recommendations
  • As such, work experience is not required but recommended
  • English language test score
  • GRE score is not required

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The University of Chicago Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   Is Rice University in the same tier as CMU & UChicago?
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The rankings of the universities will show which tier they belong to and what they are known for. The comparative rankings of Rice University, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Chicago are given as follows:

Year Rice UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity of Chicago
2020854810
202189519
2022945310
20231005210
20241455211

 

 

Q:   What is the ranking of University of Chicago?
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The comparative Times Higher Education rankings of University of Chicago and University of California Los Angeles are given as follows:

Year

University of Chicago

University of California Los Angeles

2019

10

17

2020

9

17

2021

10

15

2022

10

20

2023

13

21

Q:   What is the INR fee for the University of Chicago?
A: 

The University of Chicago cost for international students for some of the courses can be checked from the table given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM (8 courses)

INR 41 L - 67 L

MS (10 courses)

INR 26 L - 62 L

BE / BTech (3 courses)

INR 48 L - 49 L

BA (39 courses)

INR 48 L - 49 L

BSc (17 courses)

INR 48 L - 49 L

MA (18 courses)

INR 19 L - 58 L

MIM (7 courses)

INR 24 L - 67 L

BBA (4 courses)

INR 49 L - 53 L

Others PG (1 course)

INR 27 L

BJMC (2 courses)

INR 48 L - 49 L

MPH (1 course)

INR 46 L

Cost of Living: Besides arranging for the tuition fees money to study at the UChicago, the applicants are required to arrange the amount for living expenses. Given below is the estimated amount for 2023-24 academic year for undergraduate and graduate students:

Graduate Students

Particulars

Expenses for 4 Quarters

Books & course materials

USD 2,380 (Around INR 2 lakh)

Housing & food

USD 27,040 (Around INR 22 lakh)

Graduate Student Service fee

USD 1,864 (Around INR 1.5 lakh)

Misc. personal expenses

USD 4,200 (Around INR 3.4 lakh)

Transportation

USD 3,540 (Around INR 3 lakh)

Est. Loan fees

USD 1,732 (Around INR 1.4 lakh)

Est. Health insurance

USD 4,917 (Around INR 4 lakh)

Undergraduate Students

Particulars

On-Campus Students  

Housing & food

USD 19,221 (Around INR 15 lakh)

Books & course materials

USD 1,800 (Around INR 1.4 lakh)

Misc. personal expenses

USD 1,950 (Around INR 1.6 lakh)

Travelling allowance

USD 450 (Around INR 37,000)

Note: The above-given currency conversion is as per 1 USD = INR 83.12

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Q:   What is the fees at the University of Chicago?
A: 

The first-year tuition fees for international students at University of Chicago are given as follows:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (10 courses)
INR 26 L - INR 62 L
MA (8 courses)
INR 41 L - INR 67 L
MA (18 courses)
INR 19 L - INR 58 L
BA (39 courses)
INR 48 L - INR 49 L
BSc (17 courses)
INR 48 L - INR 49 L
MIM (7 courses)
INR 24 L - INR 67 L
LLM (2 courses)
INR 22 L - INR 45 L
LLB (1 course)
INR 49 L
BBA (4 courses)
INR 49 L - INR 53 L
MA3 PG (1 course)
INR 27 L
Q:   What are the Business course rankings at University of Chicago?
A: 

The Business course rankings at University of Chicago are given as follows:

Year

QS World Ranking- Global MBA

US News and World Report- Graduate Business School

2019

8

3

2020

8

3

2021

11

3

2022

12

3

2023

13

1

UChicago
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Friendly
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Sporty
Student Views
  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4
Part time work4
Post study jobs4.5
Quality of faculty4.5
Student Life4.5
Value for money4.5
Public transportation4.5
Safety3.5
Indian Food4
Permanent Immigration4.5
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BA in Linguistics - Batch of 2026
4
Academic excellence and innovation.
Tips: After coming here, I have had to adjust to a new place, which included some cultural shifts. The way people do things here is a bit different from my home country, but it's been a valuable learning experience. I was fortunate to receive a scholarship. I'm very satisfied with my university. They offer excellent support and resources.
Likes (Safety): In my college, they make sure we're safe with bright paths, emergency phones, and cameras. They teach us what to do in emergencies. The city is usually good, the people are nice, and there are cool things to do. Sometimes traffic is a hassle, but that's not a big deal compared to the fun stuff.
Dislikes (Student Life): My college days are a mix of classes, study sessions and extracurricular. I enjoy the freedom and diverse events on campus, from cultural festivals to club activities. There's always something happening, and I try to participate when I can. Student clubs cover a wide range of interests and I've made friends in academics and social experiences and I love the opportunities it brings.
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Master of Science in Molecular Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.5
Fantastic experience, a definite recommendation for any aspiring applicant!
Tips: I must mention that if you are a graduate student, you get a monthly stipend. The university will cover the tuition fees, and the stipend (or salary) given is very decent. Academically, this is one of the best universities you'll ever come across. The workload can be really demanding at times, but I guess all good places have that in common.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors here are top-notch, at least in my department. The Chemistry department boasts some of the best researchers in their field, including a Nobel laureate. In terms of teaching, professors are usually very chill and easy to approach. One shouldn't have too many issues with regard to the faculty.
Dislikes (Safety): Chicago isn't known to be a safe city, including the area around the campus. However, if you follow basic rules eg. don't go out alone on the streets at night, etc. you should be fine. I must say though, that the university tries its best to keep the students safe.
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The University of Chicago offers 65 majors and 63 minors to its students to choose from. Some of the top courses at UChicago include:

Bachelors degree 

% 

Masters degree 

% 

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 

26.4% 

Management Science 

31.5% 

General Mathematics 

7.69% 

Research Methodology & Quantitative Methods 

12.2% 

Computer Science 

6.63% 

Data Analytics, General 

6.4% 

General Biological Sciences 

5.4% 

General Social Sciences 

5.84% 

General Political Science & Government 

4.72% 

Computer Science 

5.53% 

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The UChicago cost of attendance for undergrads and grads both, is given below:

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance:

Particulars 

On-Campus 

Off-Campus 

Tuition 

USD 71,325 (INR 61L) 

USD 71,325 (INR 61L) 

Student Services Fee 

USD 1,623 (INR 1.3L) 

USD 1,623 (1.3L) 

UPASS Fee 

USD 318 (INR 27K) 

USD 318 (INR 27K) 

Food & Housing 

USD 20,835 (INR 17.8L) 

USD 17,502 (INR 14.9L) 

Books & Course Materials 

USD 1,800 (INR 1.5L) 

USD 1,800 (INR 1.5L) 

Misc. Personal Expenses 

USD 1,950 (INR 1.6L) 

USD 1,950 (INR 1.6L) 

Travel Allowance 

USD 450 (INR 38K) 

USD 450 (INR 38K) 

 TOTAL 

USD 98,301 (INR 84L) 

USD 94,968 (INR 81.2L) 

Graduate Cost of Attendance:

Particulars

4 Quarters Cost

Books & Course Materials 

USD 2,780 (INR 2.3L) 

Housing and Food 

USD 29,000 (INR 24.8L) 

Graduate Student Service Fee 

USD 2,012 (INR 1.7L) 

Misc. Personal Expenses 

USD 5,000 (INR 4.2L) 

Transportation 

USD 4,000 (INR 3.4L) 

Est. Loan Fees (For Federal Direct Loan Borrowers) 

USD 288 (INR 24K) 

Est. Health Insurance (If required) 

USD 4,998 (INR 4.2L) (Life Transcript Fee: USD 81 or INR 6.9K) 

TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES & FEES 

USD 48,078 (INR 41.1L) 

1 USD = INR 85.53 

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