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Ignite new interests, strengthen your talents and start your path to a rewarding career at Kansas City's only public urban research university.
Kansas City's Only R1 University
For decades, UMKC has served Kansas City as its top public research university. Now we have achieved the nation's top research designation, Carnegie Research 1. That puts us in the top tier of universities conducting groundbreaking research.
Becoming an R1 university brings a wealth of benefits. From attracting new faculty to creating economic impact for KC, UMKC's R1 designation creates tangible impacts across our city.
Graduate Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Doctoral and Professional Degree Programs
Graduate Certificate Programs
Specialty Programs
Natural Sciences Ph.D.
The Natural Sciences Ph.D. program reflects our commitment to providing tailored education that meets the specific professional goals and academic needs of each student. By refining our offerings, we aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen fields.
Preparing Future Faculty
The Preparing Future Faculty program is an online graduate certificate program that prepares graduate students and graduates from around the world to become professors at diverse higher education institutions.
Interdisciplinary Leadership in Disability Studies
This certificate program studies disability from a social and cultural context.
Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
The Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program is no longer accepting new students. Current students and faculty can find program resources through this link.
Alumni Stories
Housing Activist Dedicated to Support Fellow Veterans
25 Mar 2022 | Bryan Meyer honored as UMKC Alumnus of the Year Read full story Housing Activist Dedicated to Support Fellow Veterans
A Pair as Perfect as Baseball and Ice Cream
18 Apr 2022 | Two Bloch alumni are making their mark in KC Read full story A Pair as Perfect as Baseball and Ice Cream
UMKC Partners With EPA To Prep Students For Careers, Drive Research
11 Aug 2022 | Partnership will include joint research projects, opportunities for EPA colleagues to participate in teaching and mentoring and internship opportunities for students Read full story UMKC Partners With EPA To Prep Students For Careers, Drive Research