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Welcome to Eastern Kentucky University Graduate School

The Eastern Kentucky University Graduate School exists to enable advanced education to our students. It is the hub for both prospective and current graduate students. Additionally, the graduate school assists EKU faculty with their respective graduate programs to ensure the availability and delivery of the highest quality programs possible. If you are looking for ways to advance your existing career, or even start a new career, look to EKU’s Graduate School to enhance, or change your trajectory!

Advance Your Career With An Advanced Degree!

Fall 2022 graduate students at commencement

Why EKU Grad School?

For over 100 years, Eastern Kentucky University has served as the School of Opportunity for many students across the Commonwealth, United States, and internationally. The EKU mission of striving for excellence in everything we do has not changed in that time and is even more pronounced at the graduate level. Earning your advanced degree from such a distinguished and established institution will undoubtedly advance your career!

We currently offer over 90 programs to include choices in Doctorate, Masters; Certificates; and Teacher Ranks and Endorsements. More than half of those options allow for 100% online completion, enabling working professionals to take advantage of advanced technology and quality instruction when it is convenient for them.

Please review our 2023/2024 EKU Graduate School Prospectus for more information.

Graduate Education and Research


521 Lancaster Avenue
Whitlock 310 CPO 68
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-622-1742
Email: graduateschool@eku.edu

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