The University of Chicago

About The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is a private research university founded in 1890 in Chicago, Illinois. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs organized into the College and five graduate research divisions. The university operates Pritzker School of Medicine, Booth School of Business, and Law School, among others. It is renowned for rigorous academics, Nobel laureate faculty, and influential economics, law, and sociology scholarship. The university manages Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, advancing scientific research. Its urban Hyde Park campus hosts cultural institutions including the Oriental Institute and Court Theatre, fostering interdisciplinary inquiry and public engagement.