Prospective students to University of Chicago graduate programs are invited to apply to one or more programs across the University. Please see below information on how to apply as a prospective PhD or Master’s applicant.
PhD Application Process
All PhD programs at the University of Chicago offer an online application system for admission, and candidates should apply directly to each program of interest through the school or division’s website. To apply to multiple programs, candidates are required to create a unique application for each using the division or school’s application website.
Master’s Application Process
Prospective master’s students can apply to 25+ participating programs across eight divisions and schools via the University of Chicago Master’s Application Portal. For any questions about the central application, please reach out to mastersadmissions@uchicago.edu. For programs not available via the central application, applicants should apply and reach out directly to their program(s) of interest using the school or division’s website.
4+1 and Advanced Scholars Early Application Processes
Current UChicago undergraduate students are eligible to apply to UChicago master’s programs as early as 2nd-year through the 4+1 Scholars Program. Current students should contact Career Advancement to learn more about early master’s degree applications at the University. College juniors attending other institutions can apply early to select master’s programs through the Advanced Scholars Program.
Application & Admissions Information
Please visit the school and division websites below for more information about their admissions process. While school- and division-specific admissions event calendars (in-person and virtual) may be available, please check individual program websites for additional events or appointments. For University-wide campus tours, visit the Graduate Admissions tour calendar.
Notice for Applicants Affected by U.S. Sanctions on Iran
Please be aware that due to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s August 2026 indefinite suspension of Iran General License G, the University of Chicago cannot currently process applications from individuals who are located in Iran, or located outside Iran but who are ordinarily resident in Iran. The University can continue to process applications from applicants who are in the U.S. in an authorized nonimmigrant status (e.g., F, J or H status). Applicability of this indefinite suspension depends on specific facts about an individual’s location, residency, and citizenship. Individuals to whom this restriction may apply are encouraged to contact gradadmissions@uchicago.edu (if considering a PhD program) or mastersadmissions@uchicago.edu (if considering a master’s program) in advance of submitting an application.
If you have submitted an application and have Iranian citizenship, but are not currently residing in Iran, we will reach out to request additional documentation to help us determine whether we are able to process your application. Please also note that application requirements such as official test scores cannot be waived.
Arts & Humanities Division
Biological Sciences Division
- Application
- Admissions Information
- Admissions Events
- Note: Applications to the MPH program are only accepted via SOPHAS
Chicago Booth School of Business
- Application (PhD, MBA, Part-Time & Evening Programs)
- Application (One-Year Master’s Programs)
- Admissions Information
- Admissions Events