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Academic Training
About UK

38.7K
Students Enrolled
in FY25 representing every county in Kentucky, 50 states across the U.S. and over 100 countries.
200+
Academic Programs
across 16 colleges that include bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and professional programs.
$208M
Research Funding
in grants and contracts by federal agencies in FY25, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky (UK) has grown from a small land-grant college into a comprehensive research university serving students from across Kentucky, the nation, and the world. Over the decades, UK has developed nationally recognized programs in medicine, health sciences, engineering, agriculture, education, and the arts, while maintaining a strong commitment to public service and community engagement.

Research

Today, the University of Kentucky is a Carnegie-classified R1 institution, recognized for high research activity and its leadership in areas such as health care innovation, aging and neuroscience research, energy, and environmental sustainability. Guided by its land-grant mission, UK continues to advance discovery, educate future leaders, and improve the quality of life for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond.

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Helpful Links

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Parking and Campus Maps

Learn where to park and how to navigate around the UK campus.

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University of Kentucky Sports

Schedules and tickets for upcoming men's and women's sporting events.

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Gatton Student Center

The hub of student involvement, entertainment, and resources.

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UK Human Resources

Learn more about being an employee at the University of Kentucky.

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Lexington, KY

Located in central Kentucky, Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, and famous for its beautiful Bluegrass horse farms, historic estates, vibrant downtown, and rich bourbon heritage.

Email Us

Feel free to contact us with questions about our academic training programs, and a member of our team will be in touch. 

Sanders-Brown Training

Training Programs

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Postbac

KYAD-PREP
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Predoc & Postdoc

TRIAD
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Faculty

REC Scholars