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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.

541 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

A man with a conference badge stands beside a wall displaying the text "Metropolis Future 100 Interior Design Graduates" in bold red letters on a beige background.

Interiors grad student chosen for 2026 Metropolis Future100

Haley Simpkins

Mar 30, 2026

International, College of Design, Interiors, Research

Paymaan Taymouri, graduate student in the University of Kentucky School of Interiors, has been named to Metropolis magazine’s 2026 Future100 list, an honor recognizing the top architecture and interior design students in North America.

Architecture student named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants

Ryan Girves

Mar 27, 2026

Architecture, Research, University of Kentucky

Twelve University of Kentucky students, including one architecture student, have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program.

Dewhirst named inaugural Gray Design Building Gallery Director

Haley Simpkins

Mar 23, 2026

College of Design, Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design has appointed Hannah Dewhirst as the inaugural gallery director for the Gray Design Building Gallery, a new leadership role that will guide the development of the gallery as a hub for exhibitions, research and public engagement.

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Upcoming Events

Opening March 25 IN:SPACE Exhibition

Mar 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

College of Design

IN:SPACE | Practice in Motion is an exhibition emerging from two experiential workshops exploring how space can be shaped through light, material and bodily interaction. Featuring lighting and textile work from artists Patrick Ethen and Virginia Melnyk alongside student contribution, this exhibition presents a new way of understanding the multidisciplinary approach in design practices that invite viewers to engage and experiment with space as a dynamic, sensorial environment.

Lecture and Workshop Dendrochronology with Dr. Maegan Rochner

Apr 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

College of Design, Historic Preservation

On Friday, April 3, the Department of Historic Preservation welcomes Dr. Maegan Rochner of the University of Louisville. Dr. Rochner is a nationally known dendrochronologist, whose work uses tree-ring data in a variety of contexts to help answer questions related to archaeology, geomorphology, ecology, and other fields. Along with these areas, tree-ring dating can help to establish the age of wood used in historic structures.

UK Art Trail 2026

Apr 16, 2026, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

College of Design, University of Kentucky

Explore creativity across campus at the UK Art Trail on Thursday, April 16, from 4–7 p.m. This self-guided walking tour invites you to discover galleries across the University of Kentucky campus, each showcasing unique exhibitions and collections.

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