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Discover resources that enhance your teaching, research, and civic engagement at UChicago—and that help you navigate your intellectual and creative pursuits in the city of Chicago.
Decisions
Learn when to expect your admissions decisions, how to respond, and which options are available should you defer.
The official admission decision is made available to individual applicants only through the online application, and applicants will be notified by email from the Office of the Dean of Students when their decisions are available.
Joint Degrees
Joint degree doctoral programs in the Arts & Humanities are an essential element of UChicago’s rich history of catalyzing new research that expands fields of knowledge by working across disciplinary boundaries.
Doctoral students in the Division can pursue joint degrees as incoming students or decide to pursue a joint degree after their first year, with different requirements for each scenario.
Admissions FAQ
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Alumni Impact
Non-Degree Visiting Students
Visiting students supply new perspectives and enrich our classrooms and research. Learn how to participate in the Division’s programs for limited-term study.
Tuition and Financial Aid
We are committed to educating exceptional students from all over the globe. Explore how we support access and opportunity through financial aid and funding options.
The total cost of attending is comprised of tuition, fees, and living expenses. Tuition, fees, and health insurance are billed every quarter a student is enrolled. An estimate of the quarterly and annual costs is below. The Graduate Financial Aid Office provides an Estimated Cost of Attendance on their website.
Admissions Process
Most admission cycles begin in Autumn. Find key deadlines, required materials, and department-specific details to help plan your application.
The application for Autumn 2026 is now closed.
Thank you for your interest in graduate study in the Division of the Arts & Humanities.
More information about the 2026-2027 admissions cycle for Autumn 2027 matriculation will be available later this summer.
Undergraduate Programs
The Arts & Humanities are central to the undergraduate experience at the University of Chicago. Through the Core Curriculum, students delve into foundational questions about art, culture, language, history, and human experience while developing the critical thinking and communication skills that define a UChicago education.
Master's Programs
The Division of the Arts & Humanities offers Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees that combine rigorous academic study with creative exploration that moves nimbly across disciplines. Rooted in interdisciplinary inquiry and close mentorship, our Master’s programs challenge students to engage complex problems in culture, history, creativity, and human experience. Students have the flexibility to pursue interests across fields while developing advanced research, writing, interpretative, artistic, and technical skills.