The University of Kentucky has a long and distinguished history of research and graduate education in Geography. The department has been identified as one of the top twenty academic programs at the University and has over 20 faculty members and nearly 60 graduate students. Our research clusters highlight the diversity of faculty and student research activities in human geography, physical geography, and mapping. 

Our Graduate program is central to departmental life and a key reason for the high profile we enjoy nationally and internationally. Check out the details about our innovative and challenging M.A. and Ph.D. programs. 

Please do not hesitate to contact the Director of Graduate Studies (Dr. Matthew Zook, zook@uky.edu) for further information about the program and applications.