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What can you do with a graduate degree from the UO?

Our alumni take their graduate education in inspiring, community-centered directions. Their stories show what's possible at the UO.
Kelly Clendenon and JJ Kirby
Kelly Clendenon, MA '25 (multimedia storytelling), directed the documentary "Helpers" with J.J. Kirby.
Shannon Oliver, MBA
Shannon Oliver, MBA '13, works as the director of operations at the Oregon Food Bank.
26%
Students of Color
16%
International Students
57%
Master's Students
43%
Doctoral Students

Our Programs of Study

Explore over 150 degree and certificate programs and find the perfect graduate program for you.

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Have questions about grad school at the UO? Our admissions team is available to help you find the right path. Email gradadmit@uoregon.edu

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Graduate Employment

Graduate Employee (GE) is the term used at the UO for teaching, research, and administrative graduate assistantships.

GEs receive a competitive compensation package that includes a monthly salary, full-time tuition waiver, mandatory fees subsidy, health insurance premium coverage, and subsidized health insurance premium coverage for dependents. All GEs at the UO receive labor union representation.

GE Job Openings

Mandatory Training for New GEs

 

3,390
students enrolled in graduate programs
83%
doctoral students funded with Graduate Employee appointments
$2M+
fellowships and awards administered annually

 

News

Iranian Parisa Garazhian, a master of fine arts student, finds belonging at the UO through creativity and connections with staff.
Duck interns fanned out across the globe to work, learn, and prepare for fulfilling careers. Explore their summer experiences, across Oregon and around the world.
At the University of Oregon, graduate students gain access to innovative and supportive writing resources. Read more about these initiatives.

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Executive MBA students in conversation.

Starting in the Fall?

Our Grad OneStop can guide you in finding the resources you need, including housing, childcare, and funding opportunities.

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Events

Events
Dec 1
Grad Research Funding Fair at University of Oregon noon

Join us for the Grad Research Funding Fair, an interactive event designed to connect graduate students with funding opportunities across campus. Learn about grants,...
Grad Research Funding Fair at University of Oregon
December 1
noon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Gumwood Room

Join us for the Grad Research Funding Fair, an interactive event designed to connect graduate students with funding opportunities across campus. Learn about grants, scholarships, and awards available to support your thesis, dissertation, or independent research projects.

Meet representatives from UO departments, centers, and programs that offer funding, and get insider tips on how to craft a strong proposal. Whether you’re just starting your research or preparing to apply for funding, this event will help you find the right fit and strengthen your application strategy.

You’ll learn about:

  • Funding opportunities for graduate research, thesis, and dissertation projects
  • Eligibility and application timelines
  • Proposal-writing advice and examples of successful applications

🎓 Open to all UO graduate students!

If your department or unit offers graduate research funding and would like to host a table at the fair, please email cllas@uoregon.edu.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you unlock your next research opportunity!

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