Graduate Admissions
Requirements for admission to graduate programs at the University of Notre Dame vary by program. The Graduate School administers programs for the College of Arts and Letters, College of Engineering, College of Science, Keough School of Global Affairs, and certain doctoral programs in partnership with the Mendoza College of Business. Other Mendoza programs, as well as those in the School of Architecture and the Law School, are administered separately. Applications are reviewed by committees within the respective colleges.
Graduate Student Life
Our community is vibrant, led by world-class faculty who are leaders in their field and are deeply committed to teaching and inspiring students through both knowledge and mentorship. For the last 14 years, we have won more prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships (49) than any other school in the country, and our science and engineering programs feature state-of-the-art facilities to support their cutting-edge research. Researchers at Notre Dame have previously secured more than $220 million in awards to lead research efforts in areas as varied as cancer treatment, facial recognition software, peacebuilding, environmental challenges, data science, world religions, and many more.
From our gorgeous, historic campus and scenic walking trails to the wide variety of events and activities both on campus and throughout the region, you'll quickly feel at home at Notre Dame. Our dynamic, nurturing community supports numerous Grad Life organizations, helping you connect and thrive. Both the Notre Dame and South Bend communities offer the cultural and recreational amenities of a large city, all while preserving the charm and warmth of a small town. Students especially enjoy our convenient access to the beaches of Lake Michigan and the vibrant city life of nearby Chicago.