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University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky, Lexington United States
# 681-690QS World University Rankings
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The University of Kentucky (UK), founded in 1865, is a public land grant university dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service and healthcare. As Kentucky’s flagship institution, UK plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development and human well-being.A diverse student body of 28,000, representing 117 countries, are studying in more than 100 undergraduate degree programs, more than 90 master’s programs and more than 90 doctoral programs in 16 academic and professional colleges – all on one centrally located campus. UK is pound to be one of the top 300 academic institutions in the world, and to offer its students more than 25 nationally ranked programs in the Top 20.Campus life at UK is never dull and provides countless ways to get involved and make new friends. With over 400 student organizations you’ll be sure to find a club, organization or volunteer opportunity that will enable you to explore your interests, while having fun. There are also frequent on-campus events such as live performances and sporting events.As a leading research university, there are over 70 centers for research, providing ample opportuntity to aid or participate in one of the many research projects being conducted at UK. In 2011, UK faculty received a record-breaking total of $229 million in grants and contracts. Groundbreaking developments made in all areas of study, not only benefit the local community but people around the world.UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky – a city of 295,000 known for its natural beauty and friendly residents. Lexington is proud to offer many unique attractions, cultural events and an energetic nightlife. It has been ranked in the top 10 nationally for safest, most educated, best value, best for business and best for employment opportunities. In addition, it made the list of Top 10 Cities of the Future.The University of Kentucky is well on its way to becoming a Top 20 institution, and is a place to dream and succeed. Expect the best in resources, teaching, research opportunities and your overall experience, as UK is leading through innovation!
Arts and Humanities (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English (Education Abroad Option)
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Studio
Bachelor of Science in English
Bachelor of Science in History
Bachelor of Science in Linguistics
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy
Engineering and Technology (6)
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry †Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics (Option A: Didactic Program)
Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics (Option B: Coordinated Program)
Natural Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Traditional Option)
Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Others (6)
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Social Sciences and Management (6)
B.A. in Education with a Major in Early Elementary Education
B.A. in Secondary English Education
B.A. in Topical Studies
B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
B.S. in Kinesiology (Physical Education)
B.S. in Topical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in English with Imaginative Writing Option
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women's Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education - Learning and Behavior Disorders
Bachelor of Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics majoring in Agribusiness Management and Food Marketing.
Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
UK grew from the vision of one man, John Bowman. In 1865, after winning financial support through the federal Morrill Land-Grant College Act and private donations, Bowman saw the realization of his dream with the opening of the state's new Agricultural and Mechanical College. The college was renamed the University of Kentucky in 1916.The University of Kentucky will be one of the nation's 20 best public research universities, an institution recognized world-wide for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development.The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to enriching people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, and service.The University of Kentucky: Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by promoting human and economic development that improves lives within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University models a diverse community characterized by fairness and social justice.
Arts and Humanities (6)
MA in Composition
MA in Linguistic Theory and Typology
MA in Music Theory
MA in Musicology
Master of Architecture
Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology Concentration in Medical Anthropology
Master of Arts in Art History and Visual Studies
Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Master of Arts in Classics
Master of Arts in French
Master of Arts in Geography
Master of Arts in German
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in African-American History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Digital History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Early Modern History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in East Asian History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in International History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Latin American History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Modern Europe History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Modern Jewish History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Pre-Modern History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in United States History
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Master of Music in Music Education
Master of Music in Performance - Brass
Master of Music in Performance - Keyboards
Master of Music in Performance - Percussion
Master of Music in Performance - Strings
Master of Music in Performance - Voice
Master of Music in Performance - Winds
Masters in Historic Preservation
Masters of Arts in Interior Design
Engineering and Technology (6)
M.S. Electrical Engineering
M.S. in Chemical Engineering
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Education - Instructional Systems Design
Master of Science in Mining Engineering (Thesis and Non Thesis)
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
M.S. in Toxicology
MS in Nutrition and Food Systems
Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology Concentration in Archaeology
Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology Concentration in Cultural Anthropology
Master of Health Administration
Master of Music in Music Therapy
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Population Health Policy and Management Concentration
Master of Science (MS) in Medical Sciences
Master of Science Degree in Veterinary Science
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Biology (Non Thesis Option)
Master of Science in Biology (Thesis Option)
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Master of Science in Entomology
Master of Science in Family Sciences - Couple and Family Therapy Emphasis
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Plant Pathology
Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling
Natural Sciences (6)
M.S. in Geology
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Biostatistics Concentration
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy
Master of Science in Statistics - Biostatistics Track
Master of Science in Statistics - Mathematical Statistics Track
Others (6)
Master of Arts in History Concentration in Womenââ¬â¢s and Gender History
Master of Science in Accounting (MSACC)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
MS in Higher Education
MS in Social and Philosophical Studies
Master of Arts in Art Education
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce - Diplomacy Concentration
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce - International Development Concentration
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce - International Organizations Concentration
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce - International Security and Intelligence Concentration
Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies
Master of Arts in History Concentration in Culture, Ideas, and Society
Master of Arts in History Concentration in Women’s and Gender History
Master of Arts in History Specialisation in Gender History
Master of Arts in Literacy Education (Reading and Writing)
Master of Arts in Secondary Education with Initial Certification (MIC)
Master of Arts in Teaching World Languages (MATWL)
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Environmental Health Concentration
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Epidemiology Concentration
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - Health Behavior Concentration
Master of Science (M.S.) in Animal and Food Sciences
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Physical Education) and Health Promotion Specialisation in Biomechanics
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Physical Education) and Health Promotion Specialisation in Coaching
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Physical Education) and Health Promotion Specialisation in Exercise Physiology
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Physical Education) and Health Promotion Specialisation in Health Promotion
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Physical Education) and Health Promotion Specialisation in Sport Leadership
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology (Physical Education) and Health Promotion Specialisation in Teaching
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (Plan A)
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (Plan B)
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science in Economics
Master of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work Concentration
Master of Social Work - Community and Social Development Concentration
Master's of Education Program in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Master's of Science in Community and Leadership Development
Arts and Humanities (7)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in African-American History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Digital History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Early Modern History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in East Asian History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in International History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Latin American History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Modern Europe History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Modern Jewish History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Pre-Modern History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in United States History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
Business and Management (7)
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Accounting Concentration
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Finance and Quantitative Methods Concentration
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Management Concentration
Engineering and Technology (7)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mining Engineering
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (7)
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-BSN Option
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-MSN Option
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology Concentration in Health Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology Concentration in Neuropsychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Developmental Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutritional Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics Track
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Engineering Track
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy Track
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Track
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Science
MD/PhD Program
Ph.D. Degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Counseling
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology
PhD Program in Nursing - Post-BSN Option
PhD Program in Nursing - Post-MSN Option
Natural Sciences (7)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Medicinal, Bioorganic and Computational Chemistry Track
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics - Biostatistics Track
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics - Mathematical Statistics Track
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Geology
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Astronomy
Others (7)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Family Sciences - Family Finance and Economics Emphasis
Social Sciences and Management (7)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cognition, Learning and Performance
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Family Sciences - Adolescent Development Emphasis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Family Sciences - Aging Emphasis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Family Sciences - Family Processes Emphasis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gender and Women’s Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Gerontology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Education
Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Special Education
Doctor of Public Health
Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Literacy Education (Reading and Writing)
Ph.D. in Education Sciences
Ph.D. in STEM Education
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Animal and Food Sciences
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education with Optional Concentration in Student Affairs
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Hispanic Studies
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Concentration in Culture, Ideas, and Society
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Concentration in Women’s and Gender History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in History Specialisation in Gender History
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
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University of Kentucky is one of the top public universities in Lexington, United States. It is ranked #681-690 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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