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Choose from 57 doctoral, 85 master's and 24 professional graduate programs – including many without GRE and GMAT admissions requirements.

Academic programs
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Prospective students

Learn more about our 150+ master’s and doctoral programs here and how to apply.

Current students

Graduate School can be confusing—this page should help you navigate general questions and concerns.

Faculty and staff

Here you can find all information related to Graduate School policies, procedures and forms.

Fellowships & assistantships

Graduate students at Nevada get support from fellowships, teaching and research assistantships and more.

Domestic applicants

Learn more about the requirements for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and how to apply to your program of choice.

Graduate Special applicants

Learn more about the requirements for Graduate Special students and how to apply to The Graduate School.

International applicants

Learn more about the requirements for international students and how to apply to your program of choice.

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Applications to the Graduate School can be completed and submitted via our online application portal.

All graduate programs

Use our program finder to explore all graduate programs at the University of Nevada, Reno and find a program that matches your personal, professional and academic needs.

Interdisciplinary programs

Choose from seven different interdisciplinary programs, from atmospheric sciences to social psychology, and pursue your graduate education in a collaborative environment that encourage discovery and the opportunity to specialize your research interests.

Online programs

Our online graduate programs combine the convenience of remote learning with the support of highly experienced faculty to prepare career-oriented students like you for new challenges and leadership opportunities.

Graduate School news

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NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

Raggio Building with Best Grad School U.S. News and World Report Education 2023-24

College of Education and Human Development’s graduate programs are among the nation’s best

College receives high ratings in the U.S. News and World Report

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A major milestone in neuroscience research and teaching excellence

$5.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience

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