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Affording KU
Affordability goes beyond cost. A KU graduate degree is a valuable investment — in opportunities to work among world-class faculty and scholars, fund your academic vision, and connect with a strong professional network.
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Costs
Knowing your estimated tuition, fees, and common expenses can help you identify the ideal graduate program and degree path.
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Funding and aid
Students fuel their research and graduate studies — and may even cover tuition — through assistantships, grants, and other forms of funding.
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