Pursue a graduate degree at Iowa
At the University of Iowa, you have plenty of options to find a graduate program that fits your goals—with more than 100 areas of study across everything from the arts and humanities to engineering, health sciences, business, and beyond. Whatever path you are exploring, you can expect programs that challenge you, support your growth, and encourage you to create and share new ideas.
You will also be joining a community known for academic excellence. Many of Iowa’s graduate programs are ranked among the top in the country, and our students regularly earn national recognition for their research and dissertations. Just as important, everything we do is focused on helping you succeed—both in your program and in the impact you will make after you graduate.
A campus community like no other
At Iowa, graduate students are embedded within an ecosystem of resources and support to achieve success and prepare for their future careers.
Hear directly from our students about our collaborative campus culture.
Where art meets science
Iowa has a balanced portfolio of strengths in the arts and sciences, from classic disciplines to emerging fields, including interdisciplinary training programs with unique opportunities for creative thinking.
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Admission Requirements
The general minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate College at the University of Iowa are listed below; the admission requirements of individual departments and programs may be higher.
For admission to the University of Iowa Graduate College (necessary for departmental admission) applicants must have:
- a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions
- a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.
Visit the Graduate Admissions website for additional application instructions.
Interested in Applying?
If you are considering graduate school, we provide 1-on-1 consultations, group campus visits, and offer a Graduate Admissions 101 course.