University of Chicago

The University of Chicago has forged its own path ever since it was established in 1890. The university’s independent, resilient attitude has led to new schools of thought and a transformative education for students, laying the groundwork for breakthroughs across the sciences, medicine, law, economics, history, business, culture, the arts, and more. The university’s international community of faculty, students, and alumni connect through hundreds of programs, initiatives, and partnerships in nearly 50 countries. For more than a century, students and faculty from the university have studied and worked in other countries and in partnership with scholars from all over the world. The university’s Hyde Park campus is located in one of Chicago’s most eclectic neighborhoods, surrounded by storied architecture, majestic parks, world-class museums, and a plethora of arts and cultural opportunities.