SIUE is classified by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Research College and University. According to the National Science Foundation, SIUE ranks in the top 25 for research expenditures among Research Colleges and Universities. Our community of scholars provides a dynamic environment for graduate students to advance knowledge in their fields and further their careers.

SIUE is recognized as a doctoral/professional university by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Our community of scholars provides a dynamic environment for graduate students to advance knowledge in their fields and further their careers.

SIUE offers nationally ranked academic programs in a supportive learning environment just 25 minutes from St. Louis. With nearly 3,500 graduate students enrolled, SIUE is committed to educating a distinguished and diverse cohort of master's and doctoral students. The graduate programs at SIUE are academically rigorous and the intellectual learning environment emphasizes scholarly activity and practice.

SIUE graduate students can enhance their learning experience by participating in innovative and meaningful scholarly activities, and graduates often go on to doctoral studies at prestigious universities.