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University of Kentucky Online

UK Online · Lexington, Kentucky, United States

University of Kentucky Online delivers UK's flagship R1 academic degrees with asynchronous global reach. Managed through the Office for Teaching, Learning, and Academic Innovation in Lexington, KY, UK Online offers over 80 fully online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across biomedical engineering, public health, manufacturing systems, and clinical healthcare.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1865
Student Population
8,500+
International Ratio
5%
Academic Staff
410+
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Lexington & Worldwide · Flagship Digital Degrees and Professional Certificates. University of Kentucky Online delivers UK's flagship R1 academic degrees with asynchronous global reach. Managed through the Office for Teaching, Learning, and Academic Innovation in Lexington, KY, UK Online offers over 80 fully online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across biomedical engineering, public health, manufacturing systems, and clinical healthcare.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Freshmen/Transfers: High school diploma or 24+ transferable college credits with 2.5+ GPA. Graduate applicants: Conferred bachelor's degree with 3.0+ GPA. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international candidates without prior English-medium degrees. Fall priority admission July 1, 2027; Spring priority November 15, 2026; Summer priority April 15, 2027.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Fazleena Badurdeen

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Manufacturing Systems
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Pioneering researcher in sustainable manufacturing systems, closed-loop supply chain modeling, and life-cycle engineering optimization in advanced automotive se...

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Dr. Sarah Kercsmar

Associate Professor and Program Director of Clinical Healthcare Studies
College of Health Sciences

Investigates distance pedagogy efficacy in health sciences, interprofessional clinical education models, and diagnostic healthcare workforce retention....

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Dr. Melinda Ickes

Professor of Health Promotion and Associate Dean of Research
Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Nationally recognized expert in adolescent substance prevention, tobacco harm reduction policies, and community-engaged health behavior interventions....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with University of Kentucky Online. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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