Institution name

University of Kentucky

Total number of students

26295

Total number of international students

1500

Contact address for international enquiries

LEXINGTON 40506

Telephone

+1 859 257 4613

Venue / office name

College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

400 Charles E Barnhart Bldg
LEXINGTON
Kentucky
40546

Venue description

The department develops and applies knowledge to aid rural and agricultural decision-makers in addressing economic issues through integrated research and educational programs that enhance incomes and quality of life in Kentucky and beyond. They offer graduate education in a unique learning environment. The award-winning faculty represents a wide range of training and interest areas. Quality faculty provides intellectual development within a stimulating academic community. They emphasize developing competence in applying theoretical concepts and analytical tools. Graduate training in agricultural economics will lead to extensive job opportunities. Their recent graduates are employed in teaching, research, and extension position in universities and as economists and research analysts in government and in the private sector.

Telephone number

+1 859 257 5762

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University offers on campus living. Undergraduate housing offers students an exciting and unique opportunity to become a part of a diverse, intellectual community. Living on campus provides easy access to services and facilities such as classrooms, labs, and libraries. Campus living makes it easy to take advantage of all the University has to offer. Widen students’ horizons by meeting people from around the world and all walks of life. Expand their field of knowledge by participating in workshops, seminars, study groups, and other programs offered by the University. Grow culturally by attending plays and concerts or visiting our museums and cultural centers. Residence life and the University sponsor many fun social activities for students. The housing staff is committed to providing excellent service to our student residents. University graduate and family housing strives to provide a safe, healthful, well maintained, clean, accessible, living and learning environment at a reasonable price for student families, single graduate and doctoral students, non-traditional students, and others sanctioned by the University as space permits.