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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.

569 Enrolled Students

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

#1 Education Abroad

Highest rate of Education Abroad participation of any 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

UK College of Design hiring Director of School of Interiors

Sep 4, 2026

College of Design, Interiors

The University of Kentucky College of Design has launched its search for the next Director of the UK School of Interiors.

College of Design, HDI launch graduate certificate in universal design

Haley Simpkins

Sep 4, 2026

College of Design, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design is launching a new graduate certificate in Universal Design through a partnership with the UK Human Development Institute (HDI).

"There is staying power in quality": Architecture alum helps sustain transformative travel tradition

Haley Simpkins

Aug 17, 2026

Alumni, Architecture

Architecture alum Patrick Fugeman is helping ensure future UK architecture students can experience the School’s long-standing travel tradition to Columbus, indiana through philanthropic support that makes transformative learning opportunities more accessible.

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Upcoming Events

Interest Meeting + Info Session Education Abroad Summer 2027

Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Education Abroad, College of Design

Interested in studying abroad? Join us to learn more about three College of Design Education Abroad opportunities planned for Summer 2027.

Tabling Event Design Student Organizations

Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

College of Design, University of Kentucky

Explore the clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities available. Representatives from each student org will be on hand to share information about upcoming events, membership opportunities and how you can get involved this semester.

Guest Lecture Charlotte Lux

Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

College of Design, Product Design

The Department of Product Design will welcome Charlotte Lux, a design research leader with more than a decade of experience helping organizations translate user insights into innovative products, services and experiences.

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