Graduate Studies Office : University of Rochester

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Prospective Students

Use the online form below to request more information about our degree programs.

Fellowships

Cost is a major concern for most students that are interested in graduate studies. Fellowships can help.
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The Iberdrola Scholarship Program supports students pursing a master's degree in areas related to energy and the environment.
The call for applications for 2016 has been released, with a deadline of March 1, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
The Barowsky Fellowship encourages undergraduates from Dominican University of California to pursue graduate/professional training at UR.
The Pungello Master’s Fellowship was developed to deliver financial assistance to Early Connection Opportunity students.

Student Profiles

Eric Loy, PhD Student in English

For Eric Loy, a PhD student in English, the University of Rochester is a great place for graduate study. Why? Because it combines the feel of a small college with the resources of a top-tier university. His experiences with the English department and the Digital Humanities Center highlight the University’s reputation as a first-rate institution for research.

22PhD Programs

The University of Rochester offers more than 30 programs that lead to advanced degrees and certificates in a broad range of disciplines in Arts, Sciences and Engineering.

18Master's Programs

More than 1,000 students are enrolled in our PhD and master's programs, through which our outstanding faculty provide training in research and for professional advancement.

Why Rochester?

The University of Rochester emphasizes individualized study that allows students to create an educational experience utilizing our unique facilities, nationally ranked faculty, and superb research infrastructure. USA Today recently named Rochester one of the the top-ten college towns among mid-sized metropolitan areas.

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