Why UK?
UK has world-class faculty, outstanding academics and outstanding students. Read the Top 10 Reasons to choose UK.
To learn more about UK from current students, visit the SeeBlue site featuring additional videos and student pictures!
Academic Opportunities
With over 125 undergraduate majors, 83 master's programs and 62 doctoral programs from which to choose, students at UK have ample opportunities to explore academic interests. Check out UK's academic programs here.
From accounting or nursing to psychology or theatre, UK offers a diverse array of outstanding programs. Students with questions about academic and departmental programs should click here to review a complete list of opportunities or
Among public universities, UK's research library system houses the largest materials endowment in the United States. Visit the William T. Young Library.
Top Rankings
UK boasts over 70 national rankings. No matter what major or program, every UK student receives an outstanding education.
University Life
See what it's like to live on campus!
Choose from a wide variety of activities both on and off campus, including over 350 student organizations and a number of international student organizations, including the Cosmopolitan Club.
UK's Counseling and Testing Center can help students adjust to the new country, culture and academic system.
Community Life
Located in the center of the Kentucky Bluegrass region, which is known for its friendly residents, Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation's five safest cities. A 2007 Mercer Human Resources study named Lexington as one of the world's 100 most livable cities. With a population of more than 260,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as an opera, a ballet and a philharmonic orchestra.
Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, Lexington is renowned for its natural beauty. Residents enjoy the urban conveniences of business, industry, retail and dining, with picturesque horse farms just minutes away.
Please feel free to contact the Office of International Affairs with any additional questions.