The Chicago School

Psychology | Health| Business | Counseling | Behavioral Sciences

“Since my move here, I just know that this is my family. I belong here.” – Prabhjot Sidhu, International Student, Psy.D. Marriage and Family Therapy

The Chicago School has been an innovator in the field of psychology and related behavioral and health sciences for more than 40 years. With campuses across the country, The Chicago School offers you a wide range of degree programs and a wealth of opportunities in some of America’s most beloved cities.

Known for training multiculturally competent professionals, The Chicago School’s faculty practitioners work closely with community partners to provide high-quality, real-world training opportunities. Here you will experience a culturally rich environment that contributes to the development of a global perspective in a variety of professional fields, including psychology, business, counseling, health care, and health services.

Training Experts for the Professional World

The Chicago School provides a practical and solutions-oriented education. As you begin your path to study in the U.S., it’s more important than ever to prepare for the professional world, and our programs do so by offering training and networking opportunities in your chosen field. By graduation, you’ll emerge ready and eager to act on behalf of those in need. And as you begin or advance your career, you’ll have access to applicable training and networking opportunities, within the U.S. and across the globe, that will best prepare you for the road ahead.

Many of our academic programs require students to participate in internships or practicum experiences. You will be placed in real-world training sites under the direct supervision of a working professional so that you may apply what you’ve learned in the classroom into actual practice. These experiences help international students study in the U.S. and establish working relationships with American organizations, opening doors to potential job opportunities in the future.

Scholarships Awarded to International Students

There are several opportunities for you to get a scholarship to study in the U.S. and take advantage of institutional aid from The Chicago School, including two scholarships awarded to international students specifically: Global Impact Scholarship and Global Leaders Scholarship.

International Student Support Services

The Chicago School offers a variety of comprehensive programs and services to help you succeed as an international student in the U.S. In addition to the services offered to all community members, we provide resources designed specifically for international students like you to help with your transition to living in America. We can assist you with:

• Cross-cultural adjustment
• Immigration status
• Employment
• Housing
• Health insurance
• Social security
• Income tax regulations
• Personal concerns
• And more

Career Development

One of the many benefits of studying in the U.S. at The Chicago School is that our Career Development department provides valuable resources to current students and cherished alumni to help guide them toward success in their chosen professional fields.

Services include:

• Resume and cover letter assistance
• Interview prep
• Job search strategies
• Financial resources
• Access to Handshake, a powerful job recruiting platform for The Chicago School community
• And more