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with a full complement of liberal arts, professional, agriculture and medical programs on one contiguous campus.
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Wildcats put in the time and the effort. It shows.
With so many options for study outside the classroom, 68 percent of our graduates participated in education abroad, internship or field experience.
TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 32,710 (FALL 2022)
Our faculty are here because they are passionate about your success and want to partner with you toward fulfilling your goals. That means you’ll research, collaborate, brainstorm and dialogue with professors who aren’t only experts in their fields, but who are mentors in your corner.
At UK, we pride ourselves on challenging our students to be their best, while supporting them every step of the way. Our community puts our students at the center of everything we do, so that regardless of who you are, where you’re from or what you believe, you’ll have a voice and path forward.
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The tech of tomorrow.
We understand that technology is key to tackling the challenges of the future.
Through our Smart Campus initiative, we’re working to make UK one of the nation’s leading universities for using technology inside the classroom and throughout campus.
A DEEPLY PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION
A DEEPLY PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION
We’ve built an educational experience with one goal in mind: to help you achieve your wildest dreams.
At UK, you’ll benefit from transformative courses and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We have nationally-ranked programs where you will learn alongside the very best.
We’re pushing the boundaries of knowledge. UK is an R1, research-intensive university. What does that mean for you? The people teaching your classes are doing leading-edge work in laboratories, libraries and fields across Kentucky and around the world. You can partner with scientists, scholars and clinicians on national and international research projects the moment you arrive on campus. And, you will learn how to communicate, present and publish your work — skills that matter wherever your future takes you.
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In my college search process, the University of Kentucky was the most unique school visited. There’s something special about UK. I’ve never seen a school that cares so much for their students. UK supports you, no matter what you’re doing. Undecided or if you know exactly what you want to do, there’s people here who are willing to guide you every step of the way. If you come with an open mind, go to events or talk to someone in your classes, you will find the community meant for you. UK is setting me up for my career and with the connections, friendships and mentors I’ve found here - wouldn’t change it for the world.
At UK, we recognize that it’s not only what you learn, but where you learn.
That’s why we’ve invested more than $4 billion over the last decade to transform our campus into a state-ofthe-art space that promotes deeper connection, comfort and learning.
Take our Gatton Student Center, which has become a favorite gathering place for all of our students. Our modern residence halls - which are all suitestyle are where our students build community. We’ve invested in new and renovated academic buildings, including the Jacobs Science Building, the Chemistry-Physics Building, the Lewis Honors College and the Gatton College of Business and Economics.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Enhanced outdoor spaces with sand volleyball courts, hammock stands and Alumni Commons, a featured plaza at the heart of campus opening this fall.
DINING HALLS
with locally sourced food and healthy options, along with your favorite franchises. as a Bike Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists.
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AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT
Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences
– Individualized Curriculum
Animal Sciences
Career and Technical Education
– Agricultural Education
Community and Leadership Development
Family Financial Counseling
Dietetics
Entomology – Individualized Curriculum
Equine Science and Management
Family Sciences
Food Science
Forestry
Horticultural Science
Hospitality Management and Tourism
Human Nutrition
Landscape Architecture
Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems
Exploratory Studies in Agriculture
ARTS AND SCIENCES
African American and Africana Studies
Anthropology Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Foreign Language and International Economics
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Gender and Women’s Studies
Geography
Geological Sciences
Health, Society and Populations
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Modern and Classical Languages,
Literatures and Cultures
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Chinese Studies
Classics
French and Francophone Studies
German Studies
Japan Studies
Russian Studies
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
US Culture and Business Practices
Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Studies
Exploratory Studies in Humanities/Social Sciences
Exploratory Studies in Mathematics/Natural Sciences
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Accounting Economics
Finance Management
Marketing
Exploratory Studies in Business and Economics
COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
Communication
Information Communication Technology
Integrated Strategic Communication
Journalism
Media Arts and Studies
Exploratory Studies in Communication and Information
DESIGN
Architecture
Interiors: Planning/Strategy/Design
Product Design
EDUCATION
Elementary Education
Health Promotion – Non-Teaching Certification
Health Promotion – Health Education
Interdisciplinary Disability Studies
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Kinesiology – Exercise Science
Kinesiology – Physical Education
Leadership for Community Education and Human Learning
Middle Level Teacher Education
Secondary English Education
Secondary Social Studies Education
Special Education
STEM Education
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Science
Math Physics
Exploratory Studies in Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Technology
(BCTC joint admission)
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Lean Systems Engineering Technology
(BCTC joint admission)
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Exploratory Studies in Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art Education
Art History and Visual Studies
Art Studio
Arts Administration
Dance
Digital Media Design
Music – Liberal Arts
Music Education
Music Performance
Theatre
Exploratory Studies in Art, Arts Administration, Music or Theatre
HEALTH SCIENCES
Clinical Leadership and Management
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Human Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Exploratory Studies in Health Sciences
THE MARTIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION
Public Policy
NURSING
Nursing
PUBLIC HEALTH
Public Health
SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Exploratory Studies in Social Work
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Graduate School offers advanced study in 90 program areas.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PATHS
Medicine
Law
Dental
Vet Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Occupational Therapy
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