Climb Higher with Graduate Study at KU
Explore KU’s graduate programs and join a global Jayhawk community. From groundbreaking research to professional impact, our degrees open doors worldwide.
Find Your Graduate Program at KU
With more than 150 graduate programs across disciplines — from engineering and business to education, health, and the arts — KU Graduate School helps you match your passion with purpose. Find the complete list of KU graduate programs, with links to program pages and application deadlines to help you plan ahead.
Why Choose A KU Graduate Program
At KU, you’ll find nationally ranked graduate programs, flexible formats, and a supportive Jayhawk community. As an AAU and R1 university, KU connects you to world-class research, faculty mentors, and an alumni network of 400,000+.
Invest in Your Future with Confidence
As one of the most affordable AAU universities, KU delivers world-class graduate education at a lower cost than many peers. Assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and financial aid make your degree even more accessible.
Apply to a KU Graduate Program
After choosing your graduate program, review the admission requirements and gather your materials. Start your application online, upload your documents, and when you’re ready, submit and track your status. Your Jayhawk journey begins here — take the next step and apply today.Graduate stats
1 of 38
public institutions in the Association of American Universities
48
gradute programs ranked in the top 50 among public universities
$546.1
million in research & development expenditures in FY24
Last year, KU students received $443 million in financial assistance.
You’ll fund your degree and research through federal aid, grants, fellowships, and other forms of assistance.
Explore affordabilityInternational graduate students
Roughly one in six graduate students at KU comes from outside the United States. Learn about our international admissions process or explore life as an international graduate student.
