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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

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

Communicating Your Research GradResearchLive! 3MT Competition

Nov 5, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Professional Enhancement, Research

Submit your video by 10/20 to compete! Full details: GradResearch Live! | The Graduate School UK GradResearch Live!

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Thinking About Applying and Not Sure Where to Start?

A Guide to Grad School: Master Your Application

News

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.

A graduate student at the University of Kentucky participates in a professional development workshop, taking notes during a Stuckert Career Center career session.

Professional Development Opportunities The University of Kentucky Stuckert Career Center is offering a series of career workshops this fall to help master’s and doctoral students prepare for success beyond graduation. The University of Kentucky Stuckert Career Center is offering a series of career workshops this fall to help master’s and doctoral students prepare for success beyond graduation.

Christopher Whitley

Oct 8, 2025

Article

The Stuckert Career Center is hosting “Exploring Career Paths for Graduate Students,” a professional workshop series designed to help graduate students discover career options, build professional skills, and connect academic learning to future success.

University of Kentucky graduate students participate in a mindfulness and yoga session at the Johnson Center during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Graduate Student Wellness & Community Graduate Student Congress Promotes Wellness During Mental Health Awareness Week Events on Oct. 7 and Oct. 9 encourage mindfulness, movement, and connection across the University of Kentucky graduate community.

Christopher Whitley

Oct 7, 2025

Article

The University of Kentucky Graduate Student Congress (GSC) is leading Mental Health Awareness Week to highlight the importance of well-being among graduate students. Featuring a Virtual Resource Fair on Oct. 7 and a Yoga & Fitness Class on Oct. 9, the week invites students to recharge, connect, and discover support resources available through UK.

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