Founded in 1890, the University of Chicago is a leading private research university renowned for rigorous inquiry, interdisciplinary scholarship, and global influence. Located in Chicago with centres in cities including Beijing, Hong Kong, Delhi, London and Paris, it fosters international collaboration across more than 140 research institutes. The university is home to numerous Nobel laureates and has shaped major advances in economics, physics, social sciences and public policy. Through education, research and civic engagement, the University of Chicago advances knowledge and addresses complex challenges facing societies around the world.