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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

outstanding teachers with award — Outstanding Faculty Awards

grad students panel — Grad School Day Grad Panel

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

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News

The students in the graduate level course taught by associate professor Justin Nichols, known as the Good Deeds Project.

UK grad students plan donation drives to support local and global causes

Amanda Nelson

Nov 5, 2025

Article

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2025) — For students in the University of Kentucky College of Education, giving back to the community is more than a good deed — it’s part of the learning experience. Graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion are once again putting their classroom lessons into action through a series of donation drives to support local and global causes.

Research and Professional Enhancement GradResearch Live brings three minute research talks to The Cornerstone on Nov. 5 Graduate students share clear, three minute stories with one static slide. The event is free and open to the campus and the community.

Christopher Whitley

Nov 3, 2025

Article

Graduate students take the stage for GradResearch Live on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Esports Theater at The Cornerstone. The format features three minute talks with a single slide and is designed for a general audience. Family and friends are welcome.

Johnathan Sehkar, left, and Amos Akinyemi.

Graduate Mentorship Opportunities Start to Finish Mentorship Program Builds Lifelong Wildcat Connections A mentorship initiative from the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies and Graduate Student Congress helps students connect, grow, and succeed at the University of Kentucky.

Ryan Girves

Oct 13, 2025

The Start to Finish Mentorship Program, offered by the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies and Graduate Student Congress, connects students with mentors who guide them from their first semester through graduation. Now hosted on the Wildcat Network, the program builds meaningful academic and professional relationships that support success beyond the classroom. To explore the full story, read the original UKNow article by Ryan Girves.

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