Thank you for your interest in applying to the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago! This application page is for the following PME graduate programs:
For all other graduate programs, please visit the UChicago Graduate Admissions website. Please visit the College Admissions website for undergraduate admissions.
Application creation instructions:
Application dates:
PhD programs: The application deadline for PhD programs for 2026 enrollment has passed. Do not start a PhD application, you will be unable to submit the application. The application for 2027 enrollment will open in early September 2026. To receive notice of our application open date, complete our Request More Information form: pme.uchicago.edu/academics/request-more-information
Master of Engineering: The application open date for the PME Master of Engineering program is Monday, August 18, 2025. The application deadlines are:
* All deadline times are at 11:59pm Central Time
** Round 4 applications (i.e., any application submissions after 04/02/2026) are being received on a rolling basis, until the class is full or June 18, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time), whichever may come first. Once you have submitted your application, and at least two letters of recommendation are received, applications will be reviewed, and decisions will be released within ten business days.
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