No. UChicago is test-optional.

This means you can apply without SAT/ACT, but a strong score (1400+ on SAT) can strengthen your application.

Essays, grades, and recommendations matter more.

• UG tuition: $67,000/year (~NPR 9M)
• PG tuition: $65,000–$75,000/year (~NPR 8.7M–10M)
• Living costs in Chicago: $1,400/month (~NPR 188,000)
  Yes, it’s costly, but financial aid and part-time work opportunities help reduce the burden.

Yes. On an F-1 visa, you can:

• Work up to 20 hours/week on-campus during semesters.
• Work full-time during breaks.
• Use CPT/OPT for internships and post-study jobs.
  Common jobs: library aide, café staff, research assistant, tutor. Pay ranges $15–$20/hour.

It’s highly competitive, especially for Economics, Computer Science, and Law.

But Nepali students with excellent grades, strong essays, and leadership activities do get admitted every year.

Goreto guides you on how to build a standout application.

• UG: IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 104 / PTE 70+
• PG: IELTS 7.0–7.5 / TOEFL 104+ / PTE 70+
  Duolingo is not widely accepted. Start your test prep early to meet these high requirements.

Yes. With OPT (1 year) and STEM OPT (up to 3 years), you can work in the U.S. after graduation.

Many Nepali grads at UChicago land jobs in Google, McKinsey, World Bank, and Goldman Sachs.

Yes. Hyde Park, where UChicago is located, is a student-focused neighborhood with strong campus security. Like any big city, you need to be mindful, but most Nepali students adjust well.

Active. The South Asian Students Association and the International House organize cultural events like Dashain, Tihar, and Holi. Plus, Chicago city itself has a growing Nepali community.

We provide:

• Course and profile counselling
• SOP and essay support
• Financial aid and scholarship guidance
• Visa file preparation
• Pre-departure sessions (budgeting, housing, part-time jobs)