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College of

Graduate Studies

Take your knowledge to the next level

University of Idaho’s College of Graduate Studies (COGS) empowers you to elevate your academic and professional journey. As Idaho’s only Carnegie R1 university, U of I has over 600 dedicated graduate faculty members and more than $135 million in annual research funding.

Ranked the No. 1 Best Value School in the West, University of Idaho combines exceptional affordability with world-class academic opportunities, offering over 130 graduate degree programs.

At COGS, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking research and expand your expertise. Whether you’re pursuing a graduate degree to deepen your knowledge or make a greater impact in your field, this is where your next chapter begins.

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Idaho's only Carnegie R1 university

Learn from top-tier faculty members and explore the vast array of innovative research programs only available at one of the nation’s top four percent of research universities. Explore how your passion for discovery can contribute to solving tomorrow's problems.

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Begin your graduate journey at UIdaho

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Graduate degrees

Find your path among the wide range of University of Idaho’s graduate programs, including in-demand online options, graduate certificates, master’s degrees and doctoral degrees tailored to current industry needs.

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Support every step of the way

Whether you’re just starting your graduate studies or completing your research, COGS offers resources designed to support every stage of your academic journey.  

  • Access tools, forms and guidance tailored to new students, teaching assistants, researchers and those working through thesis, dissertation or proposal processes.  
  • Stay on track with important dates, from application deadlines to thesis submission deadlines.  
  • Find essential forms for every step — from curriculum adjustments to leave approvals and re-enrollment.

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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 2025 Statewide Graduate Student Competition is held in the Bennion Student Union Building at the University of Idaho - Idaho Falls campus on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Graduate students from University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University compete annually in the 3MT statewide competition and present their research in just three minutes or less with only one slide. A panel of judges choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and the audience gets the chance to vote for the People's Choice Award. Anna Medlin (pictured) was awarded 3rd Place for her thesis “Telling a Park’s Story: Identifying and Evaluating Interpretive Themes”.

COGS news and events

Stay informed on the latest from COGS, including research breakthroughs, student achievements and upcoming events.

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Redefine what’s possible with a U of I graduate degree

UIdaho’s College of Graduate Studies equips you with the expertise, resources and connections to lead in your field. From industry-driven programs to faculty-guided research, you gain practical skills and advanced knowledge that set you apart. Apply now!

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U of I Moscow is located on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) and the Schitsu'umsh (Coeur d’Alene) tribes. We extend gratitude to the Indigenous people that call this place home, since time immemorial. U of I recognizes that it is our academic responsibility to build relationships with the Indigenous people to ensure integrity of tribal voices.

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