Academics

Whether you’re interested in mad science or library science, we’ve got you covered. With over 30 distinctive areas of study, Miskatonic University provides students with the tools they need to defend the world from supernatural perils while achieving excellence in their academic aspirations. No matter what excitingly mundane or obscure field of study our students choose, they will be prepared to continue Miskatonic’s proud tradition of engaging paranormal activities from extradimensional portals left open far too long.

Miskatonic University’s 5 Professional Schools

  • Randolph Carter College of Arts & Sciences
  • Herbert West School of Medicine
  • Barnabas Marsh School of Business
  • Cotton Mather Divinity School
  • Miskatonic un-Lawful School of Mixed Excellence

Academic Departments & Programs

  • Alchemy
  • Ancient History
  • Ancient Languages
  • Archeology
  • Art History
  • Astrology
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
    • Marine Biology
    • Plant Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Classics (Latin & Greek)
    • Philology
  • Comparative Mythology
  • Cryptozoology
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Egyptology
    • Hieroglyphics
  • Engineering
  • English Literature
  • Entomology
  • Folklore
    • New England Folklore
  • Geology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics
    • Non-Euclidean Geometry
  • Necromancy
  • Paranormal Studies
    • Ghost Hunting
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
    • Astrophysics
  • Political Economy
  • Psychology
    • Nightmare Interpretation
  • Runes
  • Theatre
  • Theology
  • Xenobiology
  • Zoology

Admissions

Start with a Dream. End with a Nightmare.

Do you want to join a vibrant community known for its hauntingly independent spirit and famously eccentric culture at one of America’s oldest universities? Do you believe that our planet is nothing more than a minuscule speck of dust floating amidst the endless cosmic darkness of the universe? Do you think sanity is optional?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then you will be right at home at Miskatonic! We are known for empowering our students to become the next generation of leaders, scholars, professors, scientists, paranormal investigators, politicians, captains of industry, archeologists, pulp fiction authors, financiers, doctors, morticians, lawyers, and their ilk. If you want to open doors to both future opportunities and forbidden libraries, fill out the application below.

Apply Today!

Miskatonic University accepts mail in the following postal forms: letter, telegram, aerogram, clairvoyant messaging, zeppelin mail (slowest option), steamer trunk (even slower), and pigeon post. Mail from Innsmouth is no longer accepted. 

Prospective freshman applicants to Miskatonic University should send all applications and correspondence to:

Dept. of Admissions
Miskatonic University
Arkham, Massachusetts 00013 

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