University of Chicago

Edward H. Levi Hall, 5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago

  • #21 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 16,864Total Students
  • 2,963Faculty
  • 5,527Int'l Students

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COVID-19 Information:

On-campus activities at the University of Chicago have been cancelled, with all classes now being taught online. Applicants will not be able to visit the university in person.



Established in 1856, the University of Chicago is a private research university based in the urban center of Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States. Outside of the Ivy League, Chicago is one of America’s top universities, and holds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings. 

Beyond the arts and sciences, Chicago has a glowing reputation for its...
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About

COVID-19 Information:

On-campus activities at the University of Chicago have been cancelled, with all classes now being taught online. Applicants will not be able to visit the university in person.



Established in 1856, the University of Chicago is a private research university based in the urban center of Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States. Outside of the Ivy League, Chicago is one of America’s top universities, and holds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings. 

Beyond the arts and sciences, Chicago has a glowing reputation for its...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #8
  • 2014
    #9
  • 2015
    #11
  • 2016
    #10
  • 2017
    #10
  • 2018
    #9
  • 2019
    #9
  • 2020
    #10
  • 2021
    #9
  • 2022
    #10
  • 2023
    #10
  • 2024
    #11
  • 2025
    #21

Ranking criteria

86.2
Overall
99.1
Academic Reputation
60.8
Citations per Faculty
99.1
Employment Outcomes
96.4
Employer Reputation
94.2
Faculty Student Ratio
79
International Faculty Ratio
85.1
International Research Network
87
International Students Ratio
46.9
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
16,864

55%
45%

International students
5,527

75%
25%

Total faculty staff
2,963

913
2050

Total students
16,864

55%
45%

International students
5,527

75%
25%

Total faculty staff
2,963

2050
913
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

University of Chicago,

Edward H. Levi Hall, 5801 South Ellis Avenue , Chicago , Illinois , United States , 60637

5801 South Ellis Avenue, Edward H. Levi Hall,

5801 South Ellis Avenue, Edward H. Levi Hall , Chicago , Illinois , United States , 60637

5807 S. Woodlawn Ave.,

5807 S. Woodlawn Ave. , Chicago , Illinois , United States , 60637

London Campus,

London, United Kingdom , London , United Kingdom ,

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