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Master of Arts [M.A] [Social Sciences] From University of Chicago

Chicago, IllinoisLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1890established year
16445enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Social Sciences)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #13 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$67,200 /Yr

1 Students Applied
1 Students Admitted

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$67200

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and food$29000
Transportation$4000

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$65145
2021$55680

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake 2 Jan 9, 2025
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake 3 May 1, 2025
  • Master of Arts in Social Sciences at The University of Chicago is a 1 year program.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The MA Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) is an intense, intellectually transformative one-year program offering extraordinary access to the faculty and resources of a world-class research University. 
  • Students concentrate on anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or interdisciplinary research.
  • Students get the opportunity to participate in weekly workshops.
  • Through the program, students have to take nine graduate courses, selected from all UChicago departments and professional schools.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from an accredited institution 

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Official Transcript – Students are required to submit unofficial transcripts through the electronic application process however, official transcripts will be required upon admission for enrolling students.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Sample Writing – Students have to submit a sample writing a supplementary document. 
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTSTOEFL, or PTE, etc.

Ranking

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Times Higher Education logo
Arts 9 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 139 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Arts 16 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #9 out of 85 in USA 2025)

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