With a rich history spanning over 200 years, the University of Louisville boasts a dynamic community of over 23,000 students, including 5,800 enrolled at the graduate level.
As a renowned Carnegie Research 1 University, we attract top faculty nationwide and offer a range of graduate degrees and certificates.
We are committed to inclusive excellence and creating an environment where all students can learn, connect, and thrive. Our emphasis on hands-on research and collaborative partnerships allows graduate students to gain valuable real-world experience, tackling urban challenges and driving innovation.
The mission of the Graduate School is to advocate and provide support for graduate education, graduate students and interdisciplinary programs, and to promote the advancement of knowledge through the teaching and training of post-baccalaureate students.
By fostering the spirit of inquiry and research in the members of its faculties, the Graduate School not only strengthens undergraduate instruction but also advances knowledge.
Through our graduate courses, we furnish advanced preparation for those who are planning to become investigators or teachers in the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences.
We also partner with the academic units to support graduate students, financially and professionally, and help those units recruit, retain and prepare students for successful careers.