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Welcome to The Graduate School!

At the University of Kentucky Graduate School, as you take a bolder step forward, we are committed to supporting your academic, professional, and personal aspirations as you shape the future of your field and beyond. The Graduate School provides a comprehensive suite of resources designed to help you succeed at every stage of your graduate experience. From world-class academic programs and interdisciplinary research opportunities to professional development, mentorship, and career readiness support, we ensure you’re prepared for the path ahead. Whether you’re pursuing advanced studies on campus or online, you’ll join a community dedicated to driving meaningful impact in Kentucky and around the globe.

Professional Enhancement​

Enrich your graduate studies with career, research, teaching, and wellness professional development - including Preparing Future Faculty and 3MT.

Professional Enhancement​

Master's Degrees, Doctoral Programs and Certificates

Advance your impact with highly ranked graduate programs.

GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

Online Degrees and Certificates

Explore some of the nation's top online graduate programs and certificates.

ONLINE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

85 Master's Degree Fields

55 Doctoral Degrees

52 Graduate Certificates

34 Programs in the Top 100 Nationwide

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My uncle’s journey with Alzheimer’s had a profound impact on me. It inspired me to dedicate my research to creating tools that can help families detect Alzheimer’s sooner and make informed decisions about care.

Pegah Safavi
Ph.D. Candidate, UK 3MT Winner, & 2024 Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Graduate Fellow
Events

New Graduate Student Orientation

Welcome New Graduate Students! The Office of Graduate Student Professional Enhancement invites all incoming master's and PhD students to participate in our New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). The New Graduate Student Orientation will be in the form of asynchronous modules available on Canvas (on-line, on your time). Additionally, new graduate students are also invited to the in-person New Graduate Student Resource Fair on August 13th -with lunch included! 

Thinking About Applying and Not Sure Where to Start?

A Guide to Grad School: Master Your Application

News

UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world

UK scientists and scholars among top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world | UKNow

Master of Architecture student shares her journey from the Bahamas to UK and back

Photo by Amy Campbell Photography.   Bahamian Rhapsody: Master of Architecture student shares her journey from the Bahamas to UK and back | UKNow

Graduate student receives international welding award

Yue Cao, a doctoral student and research assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a 2025 winner of the International Institute of Welding’s Henry Granjon Award in the “Human Related Subjects” category.  Read the full story here.

Impactful Research

We are here to help you gain the insights and experience necessary to make an impact in the field and beyond!  

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Career Development

We are here to help you prepare for your professional journey both during your academic journey and beyond!  

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My graduate school program is helping me further develop my marketing skills and adapt for this new digital era!

Macarena Antonia Cariola Barros
M.S.M, Class of 2025

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