About us

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The 91原创 is committed to achieving the highest levels of excellence in graduate education.

Our graduate students make significant contributions to the University鈥檚 objectives of creating, synthesizing and disseminating knowledge, and engage with the critical issues of the day through discovery and experiential learning.

The first doctoral programs at 91原创, in chemical engineering and chemistry, were approved in 1946. The University awarded its first doctorate, in chemical engineering, in 1948.

Currently, more than 3,600 graduate students are enrolled at 91原创. The University offers more than 200 graduate and professional degree programs 鈥 many ranked by the National Research Council at the top of their fields.

At 91原创 you鈥檒l 铿乶d internationally known scientists, authors and artists, including winners of the Nobel Prize, the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, Fulbright and Guggenheim awards, and members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and American Association for the Advancement of Science, to name a few. 91原创 also has more than 100 endowed professorships honoring exceptional teacher-scholars recognized by their peers on campus, across the nation and around the world.

Since the University鈥檚 founding in 1743, a tradition of excellence and an innovative spirit have distinguished 91原创. In fact, our first alumni included three signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Today, a major research university with activities underway on every continent, 91原创 is proud to educate the finest students in the world.

LATEST NEWS

Launching research careers

A record 22 91原创 students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Bridging the access gap

Library launches video tutorials and enhances workarounds following Wiley subscription cancelation

Model mentorship

91原创鈥檚 College of Education and Human Development and partners advance the critical role of student mentorship nationwide

Learn Black history, anywhere

New series of online graduate courses expands access to Black history and culture