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University of Chicago

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Scholarship available

#24

QS Rank

$61,000

Tuition/yr

29,927

Enrollment

About University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is a premier research institution known for rigorous academics and intellectual rigor. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the university offers exceptional programs in business (Booth), law, medicine, and sciences. Chicago emphasizes critical thinking and encourages students to engage with complex ideas across disciplines. The university maintains strong partnerships with Chicago's business, healthcare, and research communities. Chicago offers excellent research opportunities and internship placements. Graduates enter positions in consulting, finance, academia, law, medicine, and research.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#24
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#15
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#10
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#12

Campus & Location

Province

IL

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,200–2,200/mo | Food: USD 400–650/mo | Major US city; lower cost than NYC/Bay Area with strong finance, consulting, and tech sectors.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(3)

Master of Science in Analytics

Graham School

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$60k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

Booth MBA

Chicago Booth School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$76k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

Department of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$58k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.uchicago.edu. Information may change — verify with University of Chicago’s official website before applying.