Keck Graduate Institute · Claremont, CA, United States We'll get you into Keck Graduate Institute on a single application — or refund our service fee
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Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to $15,000
The StudyRoom service is free: the university pays the commission. Click a scholarship to see the conditions.
- до $15,000/год KGI Merit Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for high-achieving incoming graduate students across all KGI programs, awarded at admission.
Details → - до $10,000/год Need-Based Aid Grant
Need-based institutional grant for students demonstrating financial need via FAFSA, available to domestic students.
Details → - full funding W. M. Keck Foundation Fellowship
Prestigious fellowship funded by the W. M. Keck Foundation endowment, supporting outstanding PhD and research-track students.
Details → - до $5,000/год Federal Work-Study Program
Part-time employment program for eligible students to help cover educational expenses while gaining work experience.
Details → - частичное финансирование Biocon Academy Scholarship
Scholarship specifically for Biocon Academy participants from India's biopharmaceutical sector, covering partial tuition.
Details →
Programme from $10,000 + housing
Same scenario, with a scholarship applied
Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.
63 programmes across 15 fields
Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 7.5 or who need a bridging year.
Admission requirements
Documents and scores
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- School certificate / diploma
GPA ≈3.0–3.5 / 4.0 guideline -
- IELTS
from 7 - TOEFL iBT
from 85- Motivation letter
1 page- References
1–2 from teachers / employer- Proof of funds
~$15,000 held for 28+ days
IELTS below 7? That's not a blocker.
Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 7, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.
* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.
Who has already enrolled through us
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Housing & campuses (click for details)
Where to live — real prices
Жильё на территории The Claremont Colleges — shared apartments и graduate housing рядом с кампусом KGI.
Частные апартаменты в городе Claremont в 5–15 минутах ходьбы или езды от KGI — студии и 1-bedroom units.
Shared housing с другими студентами graduate-школ The Claremont Colleges — экономичный вариант в студенческих сообществах.
Campuses — where lectures take place
Основной кампус KGI расположен в Claremont, Калифорния, входящем в консорциум The Claremont Colleges. Современные лаборатории, исследовательские центры, аудитор…
Keck Graduate Institute
Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a private graduate institution founded in 1997 in Claremont, California, as the seventh member of The Claremont Colleges consortium. Established by Henry Riggs and David J. Galas with a mission to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical application, KGI received a transformational $50 million endowment from the W. M. Keck Foundation. The institute operates through three graduate schools: the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Pharmacy, all focused on biotechnology, healthcare, and the life sciences.
KGI is nationally recognized for its interdisciplinary, applied graduate programs that integrate science, business, and healthcare. The institute is ranked #3 in the United States for master's degree programs in its field, maintains a 9:1 student-to-professor ratio, and reports that 90% of graduates are employed full-time within six months of graduation. Notable employers of KGI alumni include Amgen, Genentech, Roche, Gilead, and Kaiser Permanente.
The institute offers a wide spectrum of graduate programs spanning master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and professional certificates across biopharmaceutical sciences, physician associate studies, pharmacy, occupational therapy, human genetics, health administration, and population health. KGI also provides continuing education and online programs for working professionals through its Master of Biotechnology Management and Certificate programs, enabling flexible advancement without leaving the workforce.
Rankings and facts
- Founded 1997 — seventh member of The Claremont Colleges consortium
- $50 million endowment from the W. M. Keck Foundation
- Ranked #3 best master's degree programs in the United States
- 9:1 student-to-professor ratio; 641 enrolled students
- 90% of graduates employed full-time within 6 months
- Three schools: Applied Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy
- WASC and ACPE accredited; located 35 miles east of Los Angeles
Visa, insurance, documents
Студенческая виза
+Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.
Медицинская страховка
+NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.
Перевод документов
+Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.
Финансовое подтверждение
+Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).
When to apply to Keck Graduate Institute
Application deadlines
- 1 November 2027 2 progs.
- 1 December 2027 21 progs.
Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.
August – October
Common App opens. Sitting SAT/TOEFL/IELTS.
November – January
Early Decision/Action by 1 November; Regular Decision by 1–15 January.
March – April
Decisions. Financial aid / scholarships.
May – August
I-20, F-1 visa, accommodation, flight.
Keck Graduate Institute on the map
Claremont, CA, United States
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