Our academic programs are of the highest caliber because we believe in the transformative power of ideas.
Some of the most influential academic movements are taking place at the University of Chicago. We are pioneers in economics, sociology, literary criticism, and legal education, and we are the home to the country’s largest university press.
Critical Thinking at Our Core
We value an interdisciplinary undergraduate education with an emphasis on critical thinking and discussion of original texts. Undergraduate students in the College have the opportunity to learn in small classes and major in one of our 49 areas of study.
Making Interdisciplinary Connections
We bring together notable scholars and academics from broad disciplines to foster an awareness of the permanent questions at the origin of learned inquiry. With more than 70 interdisciplinary workshops, we provide a forum for graduate students, faculty, and visiting scholars throughout the world to present scholarly work in progress.
Exchanging Ideas Worldwide
We appreciate the exchange of ideas, cultural understanding, and breadth of knowledge that result from international study. Our faculty and students engage in intellectual discovery all over the world, including the Center in Paris, the Center in Beijing, and the Chicago Booth School of Business campuses in London and Singapore. Each year, the College awards more than 100 summer international travel grants to support undergraduate students in intensive language study and research abroad. Additionally, the Law School has a broad commitment to the study and practice of International Law.