School of
Graduate Studies

Where Passion Meets Profession

Our graduate students work alongside nationally and globally recognized faculty, performing cutting-edge research and making strides in their professional growth. We welcome students from across the nation and around the world to join us at a truly urban university that has developed strategic partnerships with some of the leading enterprises in technology, communications, manufacturing, health care and transportation.

Our programs

Delve deeper into your interests or explore a new one. With more than 60 degree programs ranging from masters to doctoral to certificates, we have the program you're looking for.

Funding opportunities

A graduate degree is an investment in your future. To make it more affordable, we offer a variety of options to fund your graduate education.

Find Your Program

Ignite new interests, strengthen your talents and start your path to a rewarding career at Kansas City's only public urban research university.

Why Choose UMKC?

11,000+jobs posted on the UMKC career network each year

#2 city creating the most high-wage jobs - Forbes

$89M in awards for UMKC research and other sponsored projects

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You're going places, and we want to help you get there.
Learn how to apply

Art History Student Interns with Chiefs' Art Collection

“There’s huge value in being a student in the city where there are so many opportunities. There are existing relationships with organizations that help a student who might not have those connections be able to branch out.”

Meghan Jaben, IPh.D. student in art history

More to Explore

Graduate Students

Explore graduate student services, forms for your program and more. 

Faculty and Staff

Learn about effective mentoring guidelines, access forms and get in touch with the graduate council.

Alumni

See where our graduates are making a difference and offer your support.

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