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
Life-changing discoveries, groundbreaking findings, innovative solutions to real-world problems — see how the brilliant researchers at Ohio State are tackling tough questions, driving change and helping to build a brighter future for us all.
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.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
82 19
2023
101
2022
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
2025
116 -17
2024
99 13
2023
112
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
2025
208 -57
2024
151 -11
2023
140
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
61 -6
2023
55
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.
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.
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 .