Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Chicago. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | $75,960 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $75,960 | See → |
| Business & management | 7 | $75,960 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | $72,252 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $69,804 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $75,960 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 4 | $70,065 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $75,960 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $50,979 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | See → | |
| Public health & allied health | 2 | $75,960 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
5 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Chicago
The job market for the University of Chicago's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Chicago cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $75,960 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $75,960, economics, finance & accounting $50,979.
How is the University of Chicago ranked?
The University of Chicago is ranked #13 by QS (2026), #15 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #10 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Economics & Econometrics (#4) and Accounting & Finance (#5).
What IELTS score does the University of Chicago need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Chicago offer?
53 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (9), computer science & data technology (8) and business & management (7).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Chicago's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.