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University of Delaware Graduate College

Applications open for fall 2027

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.

Graduate Education at the
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Upcoming Events

  • Cannabis users in focus

    Article by Amy Cherry | September 10, 2026

    UD epidemiology study takes closer look at medicinal, recreational use

  • Investigating Teachers' Knowledge Restructuring

    Article by Jessica Henderson | September 10, 2026

    Joona Moberg of the University of Turku will present in the School of Education’s series

  • Tiny robots, big questions

    Article by Hillary Hoffman | September 09, 2026

    Microrobot demonstrations inspired young students at UD’s Early Learning Center and reminded researchers of the curiosity that drives discovery

  • Called to care

    Article by Megan M.F. Everhart | September 02, 2026

    UD nursing students put passion for pediatrics into practice at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  • Gaining practical engineering experience abroad

    Article by Raegan Paltauf | September 08, 2026

    Erik Papp earns the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

  • Building a better brick

    Article by Hillary Hoffman | September 03, 2026

    UD undergraduate Conner Nelms is scaling up clay-based construction materials as a lower-carbon alternative to cement

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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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