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For more information about each program, including instructions on how to apply, please select one of the degree programs below.

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Degree Programs

PhD in Molecular Engineering

The PhD in Molecular Engineering program provides students with the opportunity to study with leading experts working in areas such as biotechnology, immunoengineering, advanced materials, energy storage, quantum engineering, and ensuring a clean global water supply.

The application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time).

PhD in Quantum Science & Engineering

The PhD in Quantum Science and Engineering program allows students to study with some of the most prominent researchers working in both fundamental and applied aspects of quantum science. The program encompasses a variety topics, including quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing, and quantum materials.

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The application deadline is Tuesday, December 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time).

Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) program provides a technical and professional education that prepares students to assume leadership positions in engineering innovation. Students will typically complete the program in one year (three quarters), though there is a four-quarter option for students pursuing summer internships.

The next application deadline is Thursday, November 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time)

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Application Deadlines

This is the application portal for the PhD and Master's programs at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME).

For the Master of Engineering program, the next application deadline is Thursday, November 12, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time)

For the PhD in Molecular Engineering, the application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time)

For the PhD in Quantum Science and Engineering, the application deadline is Tuesday, December 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time)

View the degree programs in the Physical Sciences Division and the Biological Sciences Division.

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22%

of faculty are members of a national academy
20%

of UChicago PME faculty have H-Index scores over 100

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