All non-U.S. citizens, except permanent residents of the U.S., must use the International Application Form.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin, or physical or mental disability.

Applicants must hold an awarded four-year university-level degree. Transcripts or credentials must be presented for all university work. Applicants should rank in the top quarter of their class.

1. All credentials must be either original documents or certified copies, i.e., copies certified or attested as "true copies" by a notary public.
2. An official translation must be attached to these records if they are in a language other than English.
3. Credentials should include a record of all degrees earned, detailing all subjects taken and grades obtained. Grades must be listed in the indigenous system.

All applicants must submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Business Administration and Accounting applicants must substitute the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Applicants to Public Administration and Health Administration may substitute the GMAT for the GRE.

All applicants must present official TOEFL scores. See English Proficiency Requirement.

NOTE: Many graduate programs at the University of Kentucky require the completion of secondary (program-specific) application forms and/or the submission of additional supporting documents such as letters of recommendation. These items should be sent directly to the Director of Graduate Studies for the program of interest. In order to insure that all materials are submitted in a timely fashion, applicants are urged to contact the program of interest at the time of their initial application to the Graduate School.

For further information as to what is required by each individual program, see Graduate Degree Programs.

For assistance with your application, contact the admissions officer for your program.

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Last updated December 5, 2005