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:
The application opening date for PME PhD programs is Monday, August 31, 2026. The application deadlines* for PhD programs are:
The application open date for the PME Master of Engineering (MEng) program is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The application deadlines* are:
* All deadline times are at 11:59pm Central Time
** Round 4 applications (i.e., any application submissions after 04/01/2027) are being received on a rolling basis, until the class is full or June 21, 2027 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time), whichever may come first. You do not have to wait until the application close date to submit a letter of recommendation. Once the applicant has submitted their application, and at least two letters of recommendation are received, applications will be reviewed, and decisions released within ten business days.
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