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.
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.
At UMKC we understand that each person’s academic, professional and career goals are unique. Our Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program enables students to work across multiple disciplines and develop an academic focus that is just as individual as they are.
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.
