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About University of Kentucky

UK grew from the vision of one man, John Bowman. In 1865, after winning financial support through the federal Morrill Land-Grant College Act and private donations, Bowman saw the realization of his dream with the opening of the state's new Agricultural and Mechanical College. The college was renamed the University of Kentucky in 1916.The University of Kentucky will be one of the nation's 20 best public research universities, an institution recognized world-wide for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development.The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to enriching people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, and service.The University of Kentucky: Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by promoting human and economic development that improves lives within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University models a diverse community characterized by fairness and social justice.

About University of Kentucky

UK grew from the vision of one man, John Bowman. In 1865, after winning financial support through the federal Morrill Land-Grant College Act and private donations, Bowman saw the realization of his dream with the opening of the state's new Agricultural and Mechanical College. The college was renamed the University of Kentucky in 1916.The University of Kentucky will be one of the nation's 20 best public research universities, an institution recognized world-wide for excellence in teaching, research, and service and a catalyst for intellectual, social, cultural, and economic development.The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to enriching people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, and service.The University of Kentucky: Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by promoting human and economic development that improves lives within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University models a diverse community characterized by fairness and social justice.

University information

Total students

28,929

UG students

74%

PG students

26%

International students

1,151

UG students

33%

PG students

67%

Total faculty staff

2,163

Domestic staff

91%

Int'l staff

9%

Rankings & Ratings

University of Kentucky is one of the top public universities in Lexington, United States. It is ranked #791-800 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

2012
#401- 450
2014
#481-490
2015
#501-550
2016
#551-600
2017
#501-550
2018
#551-600
2019
#551-560
2020
#601-650
2021
#601-650
2022
#651-700
2023
#701-750
2024
#681-690
2025
#791-800

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Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelorâ€™s of Science in Dietetics (Option A: Didactic Program)

Bachelorâ€™s of Science in Dietetics (Option B: Coordinated Program)

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Physics

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Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science

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B.A. in Education with a Major in Early Elementary Education

B.A. in Secondary English Education

B.A. in Topical Studies

B.S. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science)

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