The Ohio State University , Columbus, USA

Ohio State University, founded in 1870, is a public research university affiliated with APLU, BTAA, ORAU, and AAU. Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College was the university's previous name. It was created with the intention of educating students in the fields of agricultural and mechanical engineering. It was designated as a university in 1878. It is known to be Columbus' ninth-largest university. In 1873, the institution opened its doors to 24 students for the first time.

It has campuses in Newark, Mansfield, Lima, Wooster, Marion, and Columbus, and is one of the largest institutions in the United States. The university's more than 200 academic centres and institutes offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate degrees. The university's academic framework includes a variety of courses organised into 18 schools and colleges, giving students a wide range of options to choose from depending on their area of interest. The College of Nursing, College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Public Health, College of Pharmacy, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Human Ecology, and College of Optometry are just a few of the well-known colleges. Ohio State has frequently been recognised among the best higher education institutions in the United States.

It is well-known for its academic medical centre and cancer hospital and research centre. The institution also has a four-acre park featuring sculptures, a path, and monuments dedicated to cancer survivors, as well as more than ten museums and galleries. The university's overall research spending in 2013-14 was $982 million. In addition, the institution spent $982 million on research in 2013-14. The university is ranked as one of the top 12 open research universities in the US.

The Columbus campus has a total of 1,667 acres. The campus is well-known as Columbus' third-largest campus. It has 21 libraries, including Ohio's 18th largest research library, which houses 5.8 million volumes, journals, and research papers. The Italianate Revival style is also used in the design of the libraries. These libraries are well-known for having world-famous literature as well as extensive research collections. The site also houses the College of Medicine and the James Cancer Hospital. The facilities and design style of the university are well-known. There are about 1,000 student groups on campus, including student media and intercollegiate recreational sports programmes.

Why Ohio State University?

• The Association of American Universities granted the university extended membership for the first time in Ohio.
• It has almost 5,00,000 alumni and now enrols 63,964 students.
• According to U.S. News & World Report's widely read rankings, the university is the 16th best public university in the US and the 52nd best overall.
• More than 100 study abroad programmes are available at Ohio State, with locations in 40 countries.
• Faculty with strong connections and collaborations with a wide range of organisations in Columbus and beyond.

The Ohio State University Rankings

• #101-150 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
• #108 World University Ranking - QS 2021
• #80 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #45 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
• #53 National University Ranking- US News & World Report 2021

Ohio State University Tuition Fees

Ohio State University Entry Requirements

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range  1250-1460

Applicants Submitting SAT - 35%

Ohio State University International Student Admissions

More than 6000 international students from over 100 countries attend the university. The Office of International Affairs is the first point of contact for international students. International students are not eligible for government financial help in the United States. They are, nevertheless, eligible for University Fellowships as well as assistance from the graduate programme in the form of teaching, administrative, and research assistantships. A few Graduate/Professional Student Grants and Scholarships are also available through the Office of International Affairs.

Where to Apply: Common Application
Application Fee: 60 USD (non-refundable)
Admission Requirements: The following prerequisites must be met by applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programmes:

• Completed application form along with application fee
• Official high school or secondary school transcripts
• Official SAT or ACT scores (optional)
• Letter of recommendation(optional)
• Proof of financial support
• Passport
• “Excuse from attendance” verification (for home-schooled students)
• Proof of English language proficiency (for international students)

English Language Requirements

International applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate proficiency in the language of instruction at Ohio State. TOEFL/IELTS/SAT (Reading test)/ACT scores must be provided by applicants (English section)