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Graduate Studies

KU’s Office of Graduate Studies fosters an exceptionally healthy and inclusive graduate learning community by enacting administrative practices that lift students, faculty, and staff to the highest standards for graduate education.

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Admissions

Ready to apply? Start the application process or explore graduate programs.
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Current Students

KU graduate students are supported by a wide range of resources, services, and events. Visit our New Student Guide and Info Hub to learn more.
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Faculty & Staff

Information, resources, and guidance for KU graduate program administrators.

By the Numbers

60+
Research Centers and Institutes
5,000
Graduate Students Enrolled Annually
50+
Ranked Graduate Programs

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Find Your Program

Graduate study at KU prepares students to be innovators and leaders who are ready to meet the demands of our global society. Our graduate students expand the bounds of what's possible in our world, making breakthroughs across fields as diverse as the arts and engineering, social welfare and pharmaceutical science, and more.

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Funding

From fellowships, to teaching awards, to financial aid, graduate students often receive financial support from the University of Kansas.

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Policies

From registration to graduation to leaves of absence, find answers to your questions about graduate academic policies and procedures.

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Workshops & Events

The Office of Graduate Studies hosts research competitions and partners with other campus units to provide professional development workshops for graduate students.

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