Graduate admissions

A KU graduate education prepares students to lead in their industries and pursue progress in all its forms. As a Jayhawk, you’ll explore the world on your terms — and change it for the better.

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K. Christopher Beard, Foundation Distinguished Professor

"As a research scientist, I'm thrilled to be in an environment like KU, where scholarship, mentoring, and basic research are what the institution is all about."

K. Christopher Beard Foundation Distinguished Professor

Last year, KU students received $383 million in financial assistance.

You’ll fund your degree and research through federal aid, grants, fellowships, and other forms of assistance.

International 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.