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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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Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Wrap-Up Celebrating Community

The University of Kentucky’s Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW), held from April 9–16, 2025, was jointly hosted by The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Congress (GSC), and by GSC President Tori Stanton. The week brought together hundreds of students, faculty, and campus partners to recognize the incredible contributions of our graduate and professional students. With a jam-packed calendar of events, the week highlighted both gratitude and community spirit, culminating in impressive engagement across campus.

Baseline graduate stipends for fiscal year 2026 announced

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 9, 2025) — After reviewing data and working closely with colleges and leadership across campus, the University of Kentucky Graduate Stipend and Benefits Committee has updated baseline graduate stipends for fiscal year 2026.

Ph.D. student named 2025 CPS Rising Star

Afsaneh Mahanipour, a graduate student in the Pigman College of Engineering, was one of 30 scholars from across the nation selected as a 2025 Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Rising Star. Selected scholars attend the Rising Stars Workshop, hosted by Vanderbilt University.

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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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

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