Choose from 57 doctoral, 85 master's and 24 professional graduate programs – including many without GRE and GMAT admissions requirements.
Academic programs
Prospective students
Learn more about our 150+ master’s and doctoral programs here and how to apply.
Current students
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Faculty and staff
Here you can find all information related to Graduate School policies, procedures and forms.
The 2024-2025 per-credit tuition (registration) fee for graduate students is $344.25 per credit. However, graduate programs offer a variety of assistantships (10-hours, 15-hours, and 20-hours) that include varying levels of tuition support. The net cost for a graduate education varies by individual student, graduate program and enrollment status. See Graduate Tuition and Fees for more information.
Graduate students at Nevada get support from fellowships, teaching and research assistantships and more.
Learn more about the admission requirements, deadlines and application process as you start your graduate education journey at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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.
Applications to the Graduate School can be completed and submitted via our online application portal.
The University of Nevada, Reno is a top-ranked, R1® university that offers a diverse array of graduate and professional programs designed to suit each student's career path.
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.
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University’s Graduate School’s GradFIT program awarded the NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award
The preparatory program is aimed at introducing first-generation and underrepresented students to the opportunities and expectations of graduate school
NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology
Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program
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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