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University of Kentucky College of Design

99% Retention Rate

We have the highest rate of student retention of any college at the University of Kentucky.

561 Enrolled Students

Big enough for top-tier facilities and resources; small enough for individualized instruction.

50% Education Abroad

More students study abroad in the College of Design than any other college at UK.

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Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

Discover your creative potential and shape the future of design with innovative undergraduate programs at the University of Kentucky College of Design.

Architecture

Interiors

Product Design

Graduate Degrees

Elevate your expertise and redefine possibilities in design with advanced graduate programs at the University of Kentucky College of Design.

Architecture

Heritage Resources Administration

Historic Preservation

Interiors

Certificate Programs

Tailored to meet evolving demands of today's industries, enhance your skills and expertise with flexible certificate programs at the University of Kentucky College of Design.

Design Build (Undergraduate) Design Build (Graduate)

Historic Preservation (Undergraduate) Historic Preservation (Graduate)

Universal Design (Undergraduate)

Urban & Environmental Design (Graduate)

Online Programs

Advance your career from anywhere with flexible and accessible online graduate programs in administration and preservation at the University of Kentucky College of Design.

Masters in Heritage Resources Administration

Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation

Recent News

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Designing Memories: UK Students Find Their 'Camelot' in Italy

Haley Simpkins Nov 15, 2024

This past summer, students from the University of Kentucky's College of Design participated in a transformative education abroad experience in Florence, Italy. Led by Mark O'Bryan, an associate professor in the School of Architecture, the program offered students the chance to explore Italian architecture, history and culture firsthand.

American City and Planning History - Spring 2025 Elective

Nov 13, 2024

America's cities have been shaped by an incredibly diverse array of planning philosophies. From early Native American communities, and colonies that followed European planning ideals, to railroad towns, company towns, Utopian settlements and suburbia, America's planning history is surprisingly rich.

University of Kentucky College of Design, Gray Design Building receives highest AIA Kentucky award

Haley Simpkins Nov 13, 2024

The Kentucky chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized the University of Kentucky College of Design and its new home in the Gray Design Building with a 2024 Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design.

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Upcoming Events

Universal Design Certificate Interest Meeting

Nov 20, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

The School of Interiors is the academic home for the 12-hour Universal Design Certificate program, offered in partnership with UK's Human Development Institute. Emphasizing access, equity, ease of use, and legibility, the principles of Universal Design directly relate to the design of environments across scale from product to interior to building to place.

Guest Lecture: Eric Meyer of Morphosis

Nov 21, 2024, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Join us for a guest lecture by Eric Meyer, AIA, founding partner of X Tech Construction and director of design fabrication at Morphosis Architects.

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