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.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the Graduate College, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 or foreign equivalent.
Funding
We help students meet their educational, living, and professional development expenses through internal fellowships, graduate assistantships, external grants, and fellowships.
Academic Programs
The Graduate College has programs spanning the Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Education, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business.
Professional Development
The Grad Success Center offers events, resources, and professional development opportunities for graduate students and postdocs to help them on their academic journey.
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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Discover graduate school
If you are considering graduate school, we provide 1-on-1 consultations, group campus visits, and a Graduate Admissions 101 course.
Tips and Timelines
The Pomerantz Career Center can help guide your planning and research as you consider graduate or professional school.
More than an education
Your success depends on both the support you receive inside the classroom, as well as the support you receive beyond the classroom.