University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States • Founded 1865 • World Rank #343
Overview
Established in 1865, the University of Kentucky is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Lexington (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kentucky.
Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Kentucky (UK) is a large-sized coeducational US higher education institution. University of Kentucky (UK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 159-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
University of Kentucky's street address and primary contact methods. Social channels often differentiate by purpose — admissions on one, alumni on another, events on a third.
Academic Details
University of Kentucky's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are summarised below. Use this section to gauge institutional weight before drilling into specific programmes.
Academic Structures
University of Kentucky's organisational chart for teaching: faculties, schools, institutes, and constituent units. Research-intensive universities often add institutes or centres alongside teaching faculties.
Unit 19 items
- College of Agriculture
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Communications and Information Studies
- College of Dentistry
- College of Design
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Public Health
- College of Social Work
- Graduate School
- Lewis Honors College
- Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce
Programs Offered
Look through University of Kentucky's programmes by level or filter for keywords. Programme-level scholarships exist alongside institution-wide ones; the programme page typically lists them.
Bachelor's Degree
93 programmes
University of Kentucky lists 93 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Agricultural Production Operations Agriculture
Agricultural Public Services Agriculture
Animal Sciences Agriculture
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Plant Sciences Agriculture
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Forestry Forestry & Natural Resources
Architecture Architecture
Landscape Architecture Urban Planning
Architectural Sciences and Technology Architecture
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Journalism Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Media Studies & Mass Media
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Public Relations
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Information Science/Studies Information Systems & Technology
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Agricultural Engineering General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Family & Consumer Science
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Family & Consumer Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Apparel and Textiles Family & Consumer Science
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Botany/Plant Biology Biological Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Biotechnology Biological Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Liberal Arts
Nutrition Sciences Liberal Arts
International/Globalization Studies Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy Natural Sciences
Psychology, General Psychology
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Work Social Work
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Geography and Cartography Geography
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Visual and Performing Arts, General Visual Arts
Dance Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Media Management
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health Sciences
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Health Sciences
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Counselling & Psychotherapy
Public Health Public Health
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Nutrition & Dietetics
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Business/Commerce, General Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services Finance, Banking & Insurance
Hospitality Administration/Management Hospitality Management
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Operations Management
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
History History
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Master's Degree
94 programmes
Explore 94 programmes of postgraduate study at University of Kentucky. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Agricultural Public Services Agriculture
Animal Sciences Agriculture
Plant Sciences Agriculture
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Forestry Forestry & Natural Resources
Architecture Architecture
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning Landscape Architecture
Architectural Sciences and Technology Architecture
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other Media Studies & Mass Media
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Curriculum and Instruction Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational/Instructional Media Design Education & Teaching
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Education & Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Education & Teaching
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Agricultural Engineering General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering General Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services Family & Consumer Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Apparel and Textiles Family & Consumer Science
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Library Science and Administration Library Science
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Botany/Plant Biology Biological Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Pharmacology and Toxicology Biological Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biological Sciences
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Applied Statistics Mathematics
Historic Preservation and Conservation Liberal Arts
Nutrition Sciences Liberal Arts
Data Science Liberal Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy Natural Sciences
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology
Public Administration Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Work Social Work
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Geography and Cartography Geography
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Media Management
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech & Language Therapy
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences Prosthodontics & Dental Specialties
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Pharmacy
Public Health Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Rehabilitation Sciences
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Nutrition & Dietetics
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Business/Commerce, General Business Administration
Accounting and Related Services Accounting
Finance and Financial Management Services Finance, Banking & Insurance
Human Resources Management and Services Human Resource Management
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Operations Management
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
History History
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
61 programmes
These 61 programmes make up University of Kentucky's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
Agricultural Business and Management Agriculture
Animal Sciences Agriculture
Plant Sciences Agriculture
Soil Sciences Agriculture
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Agriculture
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Curriculum and Instruction Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Agricultural Engineering General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering General Engineering
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Botany/Plant Biology Biological Sciences
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Biological Sciences
Zoology/Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Biological Sciences
Pharmacology and Toxicology Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Ecology & Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biological Sciences
Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Gerontology Liberal Arts
Nutrition Sciences Liberal Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy Natural Sciences
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology
Public Administration Public Administration
Social Work Social Work
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Geography and Cartography Geography
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Music Music
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Pharmacy
Public Health Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Rehabilitation Sciences
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Health Sciences
Business/Commerce, General Business Administration
History History
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Professional Doctorate
8 programmes
These 8 programmes make up University of Kentucky's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
Law Law
Social Work Social Work
Dentistry Dentistry
Medicine Medicine
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Pharmacy
Public Health Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Rehabilitation Sciences
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
91 programmes
Alongside its degrees, University of Kentucky provides 91 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Food Science and Technology Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Forestry Forestry & Natural Resources
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Public Relations
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Public Relations
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Educational/Instructional Media Design Education & Teaching
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Education & Teaching
International and Comparative Education Education & Teaching
Special Education and Teaching Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Education & Teaching
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering General Engineering
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians General Engineering
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Family & Consumer Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Family & Consumer Science
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Molecular Biology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Biological Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Biological Sciences
Biotechnology Biological Sciences
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Applied Statistics Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Liberal Arts
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Liberal Arts
Gerontology Liberal Arts
Historic Preservation and Conservation Liberal Arts
Historic Preservation and Conservation Liberal Arts
Behavioral Sciences Liberal Arts
Nutrition Sciences Liberal Arts
International/Globalization Studies Liberal Arts
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Liberal Arts
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies Liberal Arts
Cognitive Science Liberal Arts
Data Analytics Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Sport and Exercise Science
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills Health Sciences
Chemistry Chemistry
Materials Sciences Materials Science
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology
Homeland Security Criminal Law & Justice
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Work Social Work
Social Sciences, General Social & Cultural Studies
Geography and Cartography Geography
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Design and Applied Arts Applied Design
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Film & Animation
Music Music
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Media Management
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health Sciences
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health Sciences
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Healthcare Administration
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Health Sciences
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Counselling & Psychotherapy
Public Health Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Rehabilitation Sciences
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Nursing
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Health Sciences
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
Finance and Financial Management Services Finance, Banking & Insurance
Human Resources Management and Services Human Resource Management
International Business International Business
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Business Administration
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Kentucky
A short guide to applying to University of Kentucky — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Kentucky runs 347 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Before applying to University of Kentucky, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for United States.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Kentucky's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Submit your application
Lodge your application through the official website (www.uky.edu). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 (859) 257 9000. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Kentucky
Concise answers to the most-searched questions about University of Kentucky, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.
In what year was University of Kentucky established?
University of Kentucky was founded in 1865 (approximately 161 years ago).
Where can I find University of Kentucky?
The institution is located in Lexington, United States.
What is University of Kentucky's control type?
University of Kentucky is a public institution.
How many students does University of Kentucky have?
The institution has a student body of 25,000-29,999.
Where does University of Kentucky stand in university rankings?
It ranks #343 globally and #78 in United States.
How many faculties does University of Kentucky have?
University of Kentucky is organised into 19 academic units across its disciplines.
Is University of Kentucky accredited?
The institution holds recognition from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How do I find University of Kentucky online?
University of Kentucky's official website is www.uky.edu.
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Members of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
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