Graduate Admissions
Ready to design your own path through human knowledge? Here's how to apply to our MA and PhD programs.
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Graduate Admissions
Ready to deepen your scholarly or creative practice? Our graduate programs offer mentorship from active researchers and scholars, a flexible interdisciplinary curriculum, and a supportive community dedicated to your intellectual growth.
Learn from Leading Scholars
Our faculty are active researchers and scholars engaged in fields spanning film, history, philosophy, linguistics, religious studies, Latin American cultures and more. As a graduate student, you'll work closely with a faculty mentor whose expertise aligns with your research interests — and draw on affiliated faculty across eight or more departments. Outside the classroom, faculty support your professional development, conference participation and career advancement.
How to Apply
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Determine Your Eligibility
Our graduate programs require admission as a degree-seeking student. If you'd like to take coursework without pursuing a graduate degree, apply as a post-baccalaureate student instead.
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Apply to the Graduate School
All applicants submit the following through the Graduate School application portal:
- Completed application and $65 fee
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Two letters of recommendation addressing your academic achievements and research potential
Questions?
Contact Karl Swinehart, Director of Graduate Studies
humgrad@louisville.edu | 502-852-3887
Graduate School Admissions
gradadm@louisville.edu | 502-852-6495
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Connect with our Director of Graduate Studies to learn more about the programs, discuss your research interests or ask about funding.