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University of Delaware Graduate College

Explore our Programs

UD currently offers 60 doctoral and 145 master’s degree programs. Of these programs, 16 are dual degrees, 14 are interdisciplinary and 20 are online. Other options include an avenue to complete a traditional four-year bachelor’s program plus a master’s program in one additional year, known as a 4+1 degree (26 are currently available)35 certificate programs across seven colleges and more than 80 research centers and institutes. UD is one of the top 100 institutions for federal obligations in science and engineering and interdisciplinary initiatives in energy science and policy, the environment and human health.

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About the UD Graduate Experience

In your pursuit of advanced education at UD, you will become part of a vibrant and growing community of scholars committed to your success. We are committed to creating an intellectually, culturally and socially diverse educational community that is enriched by people from many different backgrounds.

Campus life is welcoming, enriched by a wealth of activities and events, from distinguished guest speakers and NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, to concerts and other arts and cultural activities, to 50-plus graduate student organizations. Add to that top-notch libraries, health clinics, recreational facilities, a writing center, a counseling center and other campus amenities, all here to help support your academic, physical and mental well-being. In addition, UD’s Division of Student Life supports graduate students in such areas as career services, health services, student conduct, counseling and on-campus housing.

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Upcoming Events

  • UD Police earns re-accreditation

    Article by Christopher A. Vito | November 26, 2024

    The University’s police department and its 911 call center receive re-accreditation from the nation’s leading law enforcement credentialing agency

  • Transforming biotech training

    Article by Amy Cherry | November 25, 2024

    QIAGEN partnership brings digital PCR innovation to UD, revolutionizing lab training

  • First Spouse of Delaware earns honor

    Article by Kelly Cofrancisco | November 22, 2024

    Tracey Quillen Carney receives the University of Delaware Biden Institute’s Valerie Biden Owens Woman of Power and Purpose Award

  • Blue Hens to the rescue

    Article by Artika Casini | November 22, 2024

    New issues of UD Magazine highlight disaster research and statewide impact

  • First Spouse of Delaware earns honor

    Article by Kelly Cofrancisco | November 22, 2024

    Tracey Quillen Carney receives the University of Delaware Biden Institute’s Valerie Biden Owens Woman of Power and Purpose Award

  • UD Police earns re-accreditation

    Article by Christopher A. Vito | November 26, 2024

    The University’s police department and its 911 call center receive re-accreditation from the nation’s leading law enforcement credentialing agency

Stay Informed!

The University of Delaware Graduate College issues a regular newsletter informing you of the latest news and developments within the graduate student community. The newsletter serves as a central hub of Graduate College information and resources that helps students achieve academic, professional and personal success. Incoming graduate students are added to the newsletter mailing list every semester.