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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

Fall 2025 Dean's List announced

Jan 8, 2026

Congratulations to the College of Design students that made the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, an undergraduate student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes.

Faezah presents at Summer 25 research showcase

Bridging the gap: UK graduate student uses knitted e-textiles to meet accessibility needs

Hannah Piedad

Nov 26, 2025

College of Design, Interiors, Research

Drawing inspiration from all around her, University of Kentucky College of Design graduate student Faezah Panahandeh is working to bridge the accessibility gap through design.

Product Design student leaves comments on fellow students' sketches.

College of Design hiring for Department of Product Design Chair

Nov 25, 2025

College of Design, Product Design

The University of Kentucky College of Design has launched its search for the next Chair of the Department of Product Design. This key leadership role will guide the program’s continued growth, advance its academic and industry partnerships, and support the college’s mission to prepare the next generation of innovative designers.

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Upcoming Events

Material Investigations A Student Exhibition

Jan 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – Feb 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Architecture, College of Design

Material Investigations showcases work produced by students from the ARC 435 Materials & Methods of Construction class. The work explores the properties and effects of material types through different representation techniques by 71 students. The exhibition runs from January 16 through February 27 in the Gray Design Building Gallery, and will open as part of the LexArts HOP on January 16 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

CoD Research Seminar Series Graham Foundation

Jan 21, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

College of Design, Research

This edition of the CoD Research Seminar Series will feature presentations by Leen Katrib and Jeffrey Johnson on their Graham Foundation–funded projects. The session will offer insight into the Foundation’s application process, project development and lessons learned. Faculty and interested students are invited to attend, especially if they are planning to submit a Graham Foundation Grant to Organizations proposal in February.

Design Career Fair 2026

Feb 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

College of Design, University of Kentucky

Join us for the 2026 Design Career Fair, an annual event connecting design students with leading employers in a variety of disciplines from across the country. Held at the Gatton Student Center and hosted collaboratively by the College of Design and the Department of Landscape Architecture, the Design Career Fair offers networking, internship and full-time employment opportunities. Students are encouraged to bring portfolios, engage with potential employers and explore career pathways in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and more.

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