Rush University is the teaching arm of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago's Illinois Medical District, west of the Loop. Everything here is health care. Students train in nursing, medicine, health sciences and research, and clinical placements happen in the hospital next door. Most programmes are graduate level, and the College of Nursing's doctoral programmes are among the best known in the country.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Official website: rushu.rush.edu
Private health sciences university
Rush University Medical Center
Illinois Medical District, Chicago
Rush Medical College, chartered 1837
$35,000 – $60,000
Graduate and professional programmes; varies by college
$20,000 – $26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on rushu.rush.edu before you apply.
MS Health Systems Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GRE optional, TOEFL: 90
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
RN licence, TOEFL: 90
MS Medical Laboratory Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
Science degree, TOEFL: 90
Doctor of Audiology
Doctoral DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GRE optional, TOEFL: 90
MS Clinical Nutrition
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
Science prerequisites, TOEFL: 90
Nursing doctorates at one of the best-known US nursing colleges.
Training inside a major academic medical centre.
A long-running health systems management master's.
Health systems management graduates move into hospital operations and administration.
Laboratory science graduates work in hospital, public health and research labs.
Clinical roles in the US need licensing, which international graduates should plan for early.
Undergrad
No first-year entry
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
No first-year entry
Postgrad
Selected programmes
The campus is part of the hospital complex on Harrison Street. The Blue Line stops at Illinois Medical District station, and the Loop is a few minutes east.
Chicago has long, hard winters and good public transit. Students often rent in Little Italy, Pilsen or Tri-Taylor, all within reach of the medical district.
Form I-20 issued by Rush University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Deadlines vary by programme and many close between December and March for fall entry. Some health sciences programmes use a central application service, so check each course page.
Most programmes start in late summer or fall. A few start in summer.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Rush University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Health systems management, nursing doctorates, medical laboratory science and audiology are popular with international applicants. You need a relevant bachelor's degree, prerequisite courses for clinical programmes and TOEFL around 90. Nursing doctorates need a nursing licence.
Rush offers limited scholarships, and federal aid isn't available to international students. Plan to fund most of the cost yourself or through outside awards.
