University of Chicago
WORLD RANK
2012-13Chicago, United States
Region: North America
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Overall score
90.4
- Teaching89.6
- International outlook55.3
- Industry incomeNo Data Supplied
- Research92.9
- Citations98.7
Chicago has more postgraduates than undergraduates, underlining its focus on advanced academic exploration. The Chicago School of economics, embracing Milton Friedman's pro-market philosophy, developed here, as did the first self-sustained manmade nuclear reaction. Founded in 1890 with a grant by John D. Rockefeller, Chicago now operates 125 research institutes and centres.