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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.

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

  • How to beautify a campus

    Article by Diane Stopyra | March 14, 2025

    Honoring the legacy of Marian Coffin, one of the nation’s first female landscape architects

  • For the Record, Friday, March 14, 2025

    Article by UDaily staff | March 14, 2025

    University of Delaware community reports new presentations, publications and honors

  • Women Leading Delaware Education

    Article by Jessica Henderson | March 14, 2025

    UD hosts professional learning conference for educators in partnership on Newark campus

  • UD Dining Services hosts first spring Farmers Market

    Article by UD Dining Services Staff  | March 11, 2025

    Farmers Market returns with local vendors, fresh finds and the debut of The Henwich

  • Unveiling the renovated Design Studio

    Article by Christy Selagy | March 12, 2025

    Funded by donor support, UD’s Mechanical Engineering Design Studio now features 13,000 square feet and more than $2 million in manufacturing equipment

  • Nursing takes flight

    Article by Amy Cherry | March 11, 2025

    From classroom to cockpit: Nursing students train for military healthcare careers

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.

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