Established in 1865, the University of Kentucky is an open co-educational university which is associated with the Southeastern Universities Research Association. Earlier, it was known as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky. It gained the status of a university in 1916. Also, the university is known to be among the largest universities in the state. It started offering the master’s degree in 1876 and in 1885, the university developed an Agriculture Experiment Station which conducted research based on the agricultural business, nutrition, food processing, environment, soil resources and water. It was the first research centre in the United States. In the same year, it opened the College of Home Economics and in 1925, the College of Commerce was built.
The campus covers an area of about 784 acres of land. It features 23 residence halls along with seven dining facilities. It houses over 200 student-run organisations. Few of the main buildings like the Patterson Office Tower, Chandler Hospital, the Administrative Block, Student Centre and Alumni Gym are located within the campus. Moreover, the campus has nine notable libraries, namely Design Library, Education Library, Law Library, Agricultural Information Centre, Fine Arts Library, Science & Engineering Library, Medical Centre Library, William T Young Library and Special Collections Research Centre. In addition, students are provided with all the facilities required at the residences. They experience a peaceful learning environment. The residence halls are well-maintained by the management. Many cafes and restaurants are nearby the campus. It is also close to departmental stores, ATMs, stationery shops and chemist shops. Public transport is easily accessible from the university.
As per a survey in 2015-16, the total strength of the university is 30,720 students, approximately. The university offers an undergraduate degree program and postgraduate degree program. The academic curriculum of the university consists of a wide variety of subjects that are categorised into colleges, namely the College of Communication & Information, College of Dentistry, the College of Design, College of Engineering, College of Business & Economics, College of Health Sciences, the College of Public Health, College of Law and the College of Agriculture, Food, & Environment. Students get a great opportunity to make a choice among the courses according to their areas of interest. The university has alist of notable alumni that includes Thomas Hunt Morgan (Nobel Prize in Physiology), Mitch McConnell (Present Senate Majority Leader, United States), Ashley Judd (Famous Actress), William Lipscomb (Nobel Prize in Chemistry), Ted Strickland (Former Governor of Ohio) and Paul Chellgren (CEO of Ashland Inc).
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
One Year MBA
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 28.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 310, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Psychology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : 301, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Communication
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Mathematical Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Materials Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Biosystems Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Mining Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Civil Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Scholars in Engineering and Management (SEAM)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : 1240, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 22.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Neuroscience
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (BSBE)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Chemistry
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Physics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Mathematics
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.S. in Digital Media and Design
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Finance
- Duration - 9 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : 550, GRE : 300
- Fees - INR 26.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6, TOEFL : 71
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MS - 3 Courses | GRE - 301-310 IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79-80 |
| BE/Btech - 12 Courses | SAT - 1240 & Above IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above |
| BBA - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above |
| MIM - 1 Course | GRE - 300 & Above IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 79 & Above |
| BSc - 6 Courses | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above |
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above |
| Other Courses - 1 Course | IELTS - 6 & Above TOEFL - 71 & Above SAT - 1010 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Not required CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 60 - 75 |
| Type of deadline | Depends on course |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 15ᵗʰ Mar 2020 - 30ᵗʰ Apr 2021 Spring - 15ᵗʰ Aug 2020 Summer - 15ᵗʰ Jan 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MS - 3 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 22.1L USD 30,224 |
| BE/Btech - 12 Courses | 4 Years | INR 21.3L USD 29,050 |
| BBA - 7 Courses | 4 Years | INR 21.3L - 22.5L USD 29,050 - 30,680 |
| MIM - 1 Course | 0.7 Year | INR 26.7L USD 36,390 |
| BSc - 6 Courses | 4 Years | INR 21.3L USD 29,050 |
| MBA - 1 Course | 12 Months | INR 28.1L USD 38,426 |
| Other Courses - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 21.3L USD 29,050 |
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