As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.
- #55 Ranking
- 167 Bachelors
- 4,501 Academic Staff
- 55,809 Students
- 7,255 Students (int'l)
- 27,905 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (38)
- B.Sc. Anthropological Sciences
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Sciences
- B.Sc. Child and Youth Studies
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Comparative Studies
- B.Sc. / B.A. Earth Sciences
- BS, BA Economics
- B.Sc. Economics - Business
- BS/BA Geography
- B.A. History
- B.Sc. International Business
- BS, BA International Studies
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Korean
- BS/BA Medical Anthropology
- B.A. Modern Greek
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Political Science
- BS, BA Psychology
- B.Sc. Public Policy Analysis
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.Sc. Social Work
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. World Politics
Humanities (34)
- B.A. Arabic
- BA, BFA Art
- B.A. Chinese
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Comparative Studies
- B.A. English
- B.A. French
- B.A. German
- B.A. History
- B.A. History of Art
- B.A. Islamic Studies
- B.A. Italian
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Japanese
- B.A. Korean
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.Sc. Mathematics and English
- B.A. Modern Greek
- B.A. Music
- B.M. Music - Theory
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Portuguese
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. Romance Studies
- B.A. Russian
- B.A. Spanish
- B.A. World Literatures
Arts, Design & Architecture (29)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- BA, BFA Art
- Bachelor Art Education
- B.A. Arts Management
- BFA Dance
- B.A. Film Studies
- B.A. History of Art
- BSD Interior Design
- B.Sc. Landscape Architecture
- B.Sc. Music
- B.A. Music
- B.M. Music - Composition
- B.M. Music - Jazz Studies
- B.M. Music - Theory
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Theatre
Business & Management (29)
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. / B.A. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Agriscience Education
- B.A. Arts Management
- B.Sc. Aviation
- B.Sc. Aviation Management
- B.Sc. Business Management
- B.Sc. Community Leadership
- B.Sc. Data Analytics
- B.Sc. Economics - Business
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Food Business Management
- B.Sc. Hospitality Management
- B.Sc. Human Resources
- B.Sc. Insurance
- B.Sc. International Business
- B.Sc. Logistics Management
- B.Sc. Marketing
- BS, BA Mathematics
- B.Sc. Music
- B.Sc. Operations Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (27)
- B.Sc. / B.A. Actuarial Science
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- BS, BA Biochemistry
- BS, BA Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- BS, BA Chemistry
- BS, BA Economics
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- BS, BA Entomology
- B.Sc. Finance
- BS, BA Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics and English
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Molecular Genetics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Plant Pathology
- B.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (21)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- B.Sc. Aviation
- B.Sc. Aviation Management
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics
- B.Sc. Engineering Technology
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Music
- B.Sc. Welding Engineering
Medicine & Health (21)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Culinary Science
- B.Sc. Dental Hygiene
- B.Sc. Health Sciences Program
- B.Sc. Health and Wellness
- B.Sc. Human Nutrition
- BS/BA Medical Anthropology
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nursing (RN to BSN)
- B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- BS, BA Psychology
- B.Sc. Public Health
- B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
- B.Sc. Sport Industry
- BS, BA Zoology
Education & Training (14)
- B.Sc. Agriscience Education
- Bachelor Art Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Sciences
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. / B.A. Earth Sciences
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- BS, BA Evolution and Ecology
- BS/BA Geography
- B.Sc. Plant Pathology
- B.Sc. Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture & Forestry (11)
- B.Sc. Agriscience Education
- B.Sc. Animal Sciences
- BS, BA Entomology
- B.Sc. Sustainable Agriculture
- BS, BA Zoology
Applied Sciences & Professions (10)
- B.Sc. Culinary Science
- B.Sc. Food Business Management
- B.Sc. Social Work
Computer Science & IT (8)
- B.Sc. Data Analytics
- B.Sc. Information Systems
- B.Sc. Statistics
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Journalism
Law (1)
About
History
Since 1870, Ohio State has been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation. It's where friendships are forged. It's where rivalries and revelry are born.
Education
Ohio State offers a rich landscape of 200+ majors and world-renowned instructors to guide you through them.
Graduate and Professional Admissions facilitates the admission of students to more than 95 doctoral programs, 108 master's programs, and undergraduate and post-baccalaureate professional programs.
Research
Research Areas:
- Sustainability
- Food and Agriculture
- Health and Wellness
- Wexner Medical Center
Career
Experienced career consultants can help you in all stages of your career using a variety of career development tools and services.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
55 -3
2022
52 -7
2021
45
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
112 -27
2022
85 -5
2021
80
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
140 -20
2022
120 -12
2021
108
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
When you think of The Ohio State University, think of all of Ohio. As a land-grant institution, Ohio State has a presence all across the state. That means no matter where you are, there’s an Ohio State near you.
Every Ohio State location across the state is more than a campus or research center — it’s the birthplace of knowledge and new perspectives. Expect a close-knit community and an environment where award-winning faculty know you by name.
Library services
Thompson Library
18th Avenue Library
Research Commons
Architecture Library
Biological Sciences/Pharmacy Library
Fine Arts Library
FAES Library & Student Success Center
Geology Library
Health Sciences Library
Law Library
Music & Dance Library
Veterinary Medicine Library
ICT services
We provide on-demand support services to our classrooms at no cost, including:
- Classroom technology support
- Technology equipment loan
- Routing and addressing all classroom related issues, including HVAC, lighting, and furniture concerns
Medical services
The OSU Health Plan offers a full range of health benefits—including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and more—at reasonable costs to members.
Student Life
Campus life
Columbus
For 147 years, the campus in Columbus has been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation.
Lima
A small campus with big opportunities, Lima offers students a unique campus spirit with a truly personalized academic experience.
Sports facilities
- 360 Panoramic Vision
- Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center
- Bill Davis Stadium
- Buckeye Field (SB)
- Buckeye Varsity Field (FH)
- Covelli Center
- French Field House
- Golf Courses
Student clubs
Geographically based alumni clubs offer service opportunities and gather around the shared Buckeye experience. Club members hold events, promote student scholarships, perform community service, greet prospective students and generally celebrate being part of our ever-expanding family.
Accreditation
The Ohio State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission .
Student Reviews
My experience at OSU
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The experience at my university was really good, there were so many services and opportunities for students. I would've liked to see more help for first generation students.
Unfulfilled
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
My experience has not been a satisfying one. It is a federal university and the Academic Staff has been going on periodic strikes therefore putting my education on hold and taking away my rights as an individual.
Freedom
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It’s a public university and the academic staff is always going on strike thus putting my education on hold. I just want to leave to go further my studies
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