Claremont Graduate University

Claremont Graduate University (CGU), located in Claremont, California, is the only institution in the Claremont Colleges consortium solely focused on graduate education. Since its founding in 1925, CGU has been committed to providing excellent doctoral and master's degree programs, renowned for its interdisciplinary research approach and personalized learning experience. With a mission to cultivate the next generation of scholars, leaders, and innovators, the university encourages students to explore and collaborate beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. CGU's academic strength is reflected in its diverse colleges and research centers, encompassing fields such as psychology, management, education, information systems and technology, and the arts and humanities. The university places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary research, providing students with opportunities to collaborate with professors and classmates from diverse backgrounds to solve complex real-world problems. Small class sizes and close student-faculty relationships are hallmarks of CGU, ensuring that each student receives ample guidance and support to achieve breakthroughs in their respective fields of expertise. As a member of the Claremont Colleges consortium, CGU students share the rich resources of the other six top liberal arts colleges within the consortium, including libraries, athletic facilities, and cultural activities, greatly enriching their learning and living experience. This unique collaborative model provides students with a broad academic perspective and social network. CGU graduates, with their deep professional knowledge and critical thinking skills, hold important positions in academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private enterprises around the world, demonstrating strong professional competitiveness.