A Place to Dream and Succeed

The innovation and creativity of UK's staff, faculty, and academic and research communities enhance the lives of people throughout the state, the nation, and the world. The University's museums, libraries, and special events enrich the culture of the entire Commonwealth.

Life in Lexington

Located in the center of the Kentucky Bluegrass region, Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation's 20 safest cities ... More

Mission

Since the mid-1990s, UK has pursued an ambitious goal set by the State Legislature to become a top-20 public research university by the year 2020. UK President Lee T. Todd Jr. has embraced this goal in a way that promises an impact on every Kentucky resident ... More