The University of Chicago: Graduate Studies

Master's and Doctoral Program Applications

The application for enrollment in Autumn 2025 is open now.

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago! This application system is used to apply to the following programs at the University of Chicago:

  • Anthropology (PhD)
  • Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science (PhD)
  • Comparative Human Development (PhD)
  • Computational Social Sciences (MA)
  • Economics (PhD)
  • History (PhD)
  • International Relations (MA)
  • Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (MA)
  • Political Economy (PhD)
  • Political Science (PhD)
  • Psychology (PhD)
  • Social Thought (PhD)
  • Sociology (PhD)

For admissions information about the Division of the Social Sciences, please visit our website. Application deadlines for our programs are:

  • PhD Programs: December 5
  • MA Programs: November 14 (Early Action), January 7 (Round 1), May 1 (Round 2)

Interested in learning more about our programs? Register for an admissions webinar.

If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Admissions at ssd-admissions@uchicago.edu.

Note: If you previously applied to a UChicago Social Sciences Division program, please use the same application account for your 2024 application. If you need assistance in updating the email address or resetting a password, please contact us.

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