Online Programs at the University of Kansas
Find an online program that fit your needs.
How Online Academics Work at KU
Online programs at the University of Kansas are developed and delivered by KU’s academic departments. Coursework, degree requirements, and learning outcomes follow established university policies and faculty governance. Because courses are designed and taught by the same KU faculty using the same curriculum frameworks as on-campus programs, we ensure uncompromising academic rigor across all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral offerings.
Elite Faculty & Curriculum
Learn from the same world-class faculty and engage with the identical curriculum as our on-campus programs.
AAU & R1 Research University
Earn a degree backed by the prestige of an AAU member and a Carnegie R1 designated research institution.
Built for Working Professionals
Take advantage of highly flexible formats designed specifically to fit the schedules of adult learners.
Dedicated KU Support
Access comprehensive support from specialized KU online advisors and full student services from day one.
What are the online course formats?
KU Online courses are designed for maximum flexibility. Classes may be offered in four, eight, or 16-week formats and typically include a dynamic combination of the following structures:
Asynchronous Learning
Complete coursework, view lectures, and study entirely on your own schedule with no mandatory login times.
Synchronous Sessions
Participate in scheduled, live virtual sessions to engage directly with faculty and peers in real-time.
Collaborative Work
Engage deeply with your classmates through guided online discussions, peer reviews, and group projects.
Undergraduate Degree-Completion Pathways
Transfer Your Earned Credits
Designed for students who have already earned college credit, our pathways allow you to maximize your past work and transfer those credits directly to KU.
Complete Coursework Fully Online
Fulfill all of your remaining major coursework and university requirements entirely online without ever needing to relocate or visit campus.
Follow a Structured Path to Graduation
Work with advisors to map out a clear, structured pathway so you know exactly what it takes to finish your bachelor’s degree and become a KU Alumni.
Find your online program
Undergraduate
Finish your degree or start a new path. Our online undergraduate programs provide the flexibility you need with the prestige of a KU degree.
Graduate
Advance your expertise with master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs designed and taught by elite KU faculty.