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KU Academics

The University of Kansas elevates scholarship and discovery to empower students, Kansans, and our global community. In KU’s renowned interdisciplinary research and learning environments, Jayhawks exchange ideas, create solutions, and address today’s greatest challenges.

Enrollment

1 of 38
public institutions with AAU membership
$546.1M
in research expenditures annually
50
academic programs in the top 50 among public universities*

*Source: U.S. News & World Report

Stats 2

#1
graduate salary potential among Kansas universities —Payscale
400+
degree and certificate programs
95%+
graduates are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation

We move upward together

A valuable college career starts here among a bright and enthusiastic community of creators. KU has nearly 275 undergraduate fields of study, including Exploratory Pathways for students to survey all the possible ways to achieve their dreams.

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High-profile research to drive careers

A KU, education goes beyond the classroom. We are one of America’s research universities, which means our students and faculty deepen their understanding of the world as a matter of course. Our experiential learning opportunities prepare students for real-world opportunities that employers recognize.

Two researchers observe data in a KU research lab, contributing to KU’s tireless pursuit of innovation to better the world.

Resources to uplift ambition

The University of Kansas spans five campuses across Kansas, offering hundreds of degree options and providing the creative space to pursue limitless possibilities.

Students and faculty from the high-ranked KU School of Law network in an outdoor setting.

Stats 3

Top 60
among U.S. public universities for granted utility patents
54
active startup companies with more than half based in Kansas
334
new inventions disclosed by KU researchers in the past five years

Expand your worldview

KU students and faculty on a study aboard trip to Tanzania pose for a photo while holding a large blue flag decorated with the KU Jayhawk.

Study abroad

KU helps hundreds of students study abroad every year. With more than 165 programs in more than 70 countries, Jayhawks earn credit hours while broadening their understanding of the world.
Learn about KU study abroad
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University Honors Program

KU is one of only seven schools in the U.S. to receive a perfect score in the most recent edition of Inside Honors and offers distinct advantages for academically motivated undergraduates.
Learn about honors
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

KU International Affairs assists students with their applications for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which funds the pursuit of graduate study or research abroad.
Learn about Fulbright