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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

  • For the Record, Dec. 19, 2025

    Article by UDaily staff | December 19, 2025

    University of Delaware community reports new appointments, recordings, presentations, publications, honors and memorials

  • In Memoriam: Jerome R. Lewis

    Article by UDaily staff | December 19, 2025

    For over 50 years, Jerome Lewis helped build UD’s nationally recognized public affairs programs in the Biden School and advanced public service across Delaware

  • 50 years of innovation in composites

    Article by Hillary Hoffman | December 19, 2025

    UD’s Center for Composite Materials reflects on a legacy of innovation and charts a course for the next half-century

  • Preserving decor

    Article by Megan M.F. Everhart | December 18, 2025

    UD faculty share tips for keeping holiday decorations in shape year after year

  • Exploring cancer research

    Article by Amy Cherry | December 18, 2025

    Medical and molecular sciences students gain hands-on experience through Fox Chase fellowships

  • Delaware Football wins first FBS Bowl Game

    Article by UD Athletics Staff | December 18, 2025

    Delaware becomes second team ever to win a bowl game in its first FBS season

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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