School of Graduate Studies
The University of Akron has been innovating in Ohio and beyond since its founding. Today, we offer more than 100 career-focused, research-rich graduate degrees — including the No. 1 polymer science and plastics and engineering program in the United States.
We’re a renowned research institution in the heart of a great American city. Akron is the birthplace of the rubber tire, processed cereal and airship development. As a graduate student here, you’ll study with world-class faculty members, learn in forward-thinking facilities, and collaborate with industry and community partners.
Whether you’re looking to pursue a Ph.D. to prepare for an academic career, an M.S.N. to become a trusted health care provider or an M.B.A. to take your organization to new heights, we have one word for you: YES.
Graduate Programs
We offer master’s and doctoral degrees in a range of disciplines, plus a variety of graduate certificates.
Research Opportunities
Whatever sparks your interest and imagination, you can explore it further here. Work with passionate faculty mentors as you embark on research of your own.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate students may be eligible for several financial aid programs, including teaching and research assistantships.
Hear What Our Graduate Students Have to Say
The class sizes are small, the professors know you, so it is very easy to reach out to get that one-to-one instruction or guidance that you need.
I’m in the dream job. And I attribute everything I have and everything I’ve been able to do in my career to the education I got at The University of Akron.
