Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Kentucky. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 18 | $38,049 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 17 | $38,049 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 16 | $38,049 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 15 | $38,049 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 15 | $38,049 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 13 | $38,049 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 11 | $38,049 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 11 | $38,049 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $38,049 | See → |
| Social sciences | 9 | $38,049 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $38,049 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $38,049 | See → |
| Business & management | 6 | $38,049 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $38,049 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $38,049 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $38,049 | See → |
Costs and entry
3 courses mention scholarships. 156 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Kentucky
The job market for the University of Kentucky's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Kentucky cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,049 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $38,049, education & teaching $38,049.
How is the University of Kentucky ranked?
The University of Kentucky is ranked #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#51) and Veterinary Science (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Kentucky need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (4 of the 8 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Kentucky offer?
165 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are education & teaching (18), public health & allied health (17) and engineering & technology (16).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Kentucky's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.