Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University (CGU) stands as a distinctive pillar within the innovative Claremont Colleges system, established in 1925. Embracing the Oxford Model of higher education, CGU was founded on the principle that graduate education is a unique journey, separate from undergraduate studies. Here, students don't just cultivate disciplines; they are challenged to augment their specialized knowledge with groundbreaking research that seamlessly incorporates other fields.

This commitment to "Transdisciplinarity" is central to CGU's pedagogical theory, encouraging a holistic and interconnected approach to advanced scholarship. With a vibrant community of over 2,000 master's and PhD students supported by approximately 200 dedicated faculty members, the university fosters an environment of limited enrollment and small classes, ensuring personalized attention and deep engagement. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized CGU as a "Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) with high research activity," affirming its significant contributions to scholarship.

Across its seven academic units and various programs, CGU offers master's and doctoral degrees in 31 diverse disciplines, ranging from the arts and humanities to management. Prospective students seeking flexible learning opportunities will also find the university's online master's degree programs, introduced in 2018, to be a valuable option, further expanding access to CGU's unique brand of graduate education.