Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Fisher College of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Fisher College of Business is renowned for its finance programme, particularly strong in real estate given its proximity to major insurance and financial services headquarters.

Key advantages

Renowned finance and real estate specialisation
One of USA's largest business schools
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Strong insurance industry ties

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into insurance finance, corporate finance, and real estate roles.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in real estate finance, insurance finance, and corporate finance.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Fisher College of Business

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Fisher College of Business is renowned for its marketing programme, particularly strong in retail marketing given its proximity to major retail headquarters, offering excellent value for international students.

Key advantages

Renowned marketing and retail specialisation
One of USA's largest business schools
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Strong retail industry ties

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, some work experience typically expected for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into retail marketing, brand management, and consumer analytics roles.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in retail marketing, consumer behaviour, and marketing analytics.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Knowlton School of Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

Well-regarded US architecture schoolQS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Knowlton School of Architecture is a well-regarded public university programme known for strong design theory and urban planning integration, offering excellent value for international students.

Key advantages

Strong design theory and urban planning integration
One of USA's respected public architecture schools
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Strong career services

Programme & duration: MArch: 2 – 3.5 years (depending on prior qualifications)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field with strong academic record and portfolio. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes into architecture practices and urban planning roles across the Midwest.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in design theory, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is one of the largest in the USA, known for strong ties with major energy and materials employers.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest chemical engineering departments
Strong energy and materials employer ties
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Wide range of specialisations

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into energy, materials, and process industries companies.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in energy systems, biomolecular engineering, and materials processing.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering is one of the largest in the USA, known for strong ties with major infrastructure and transportation employers.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest civil engineering departments
Strong infrastructure and transportation employer ties
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Wide range of specialisations

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into infrastructure, transportation, and construction companies.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in transportation infrastructure, geodetic engineering, and structural engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest in the USA, known for strong ties with major aerospace, defence, and semiconductor employers.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest electrical engineering departments
Strong aerospace and defence employer ties
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Wide range of specialisations

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into aerospace, defence, and semiconductor companies.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in radar systems, semiconductor devices, and photonics.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is one of the largest in the USA, known for strong ties with major aerospace and automotive employers.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest mechanical/aerospace engineering departments
Strong aerospace and automotive employer ties
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Wide range of specialisations

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing companies.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace propulsion, manufacturing, and combustion engineering.

Course

Nursing

Offered by College of Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: #39QS World Rank: #171

QS Nursing Rank #39 globally. The Ohio State College of Nursing is a top 10 public nursing school in the USA. Affiliated with OSU Wexner Medical Centre, offering exceptional clinical training in a world-class hospital environment.

Key advantages

#39 Globally for Nursing
Top 10 US public nursing school
OSU Wexner Medical Centre affiliation
Affordable Ohio city
Broad MSN specialisation options
Strong healthcare job market

Programme & duration: MSN: 1 – 2 yearsDNP: 3 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $45,000 per year (international; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); Spring (January) for select programmes
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 58
Entry requirements: BSN. GPA 3.0+. RN licence. SOP, 3 LORs, transcripts.

Employability & placement

Strong employment through OSU Wexner Medical Centre. Ohio's healthcare sector is growing. High NP employment rates in the Midwest.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, growing city. OSU has outstanding campus facilities. Strong student union and international student support.

Research strengths

Research in chronic disease, rural health, health equity, and oncology nursing. NIH and NCI funded projects.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by College of Pharmacy

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Top-ranked US Pharmacy programmeQS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's College of Pharmacy is renowned for its strong clinical pharmacy programme and one of the largest pharmacy colleges in the USA, offering excellent value for international students.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest pharmacy colleges
Strong clinical pharmacy reputation
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Strong hospital partnership network

Programme & duration: PharmD: 4 yearsMS/PhD: 2 – 5 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $35,000 – $45,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with strong science prerequisites. PCAT may be required for PharmD.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy leadership roles.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere around a very large student body.

Research strengths

Research in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical outcomes, and medicinal chemistry.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 70 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #144

Ohio State University's Department of Psychology is one of the largest in the USA, known for strength in cognitive and quantitative psychology, offering excellent value for international students.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest psychology departments
Strong cognitive and quantitative psychology research
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Wide range of specialisations

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into academic research, quantitative psychology, and applied roles.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere around a very large student body.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive psychology, quantitative methods, and clinical science. Large-scale research output across multiple sub-disciplines.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by College of Education and Human Ecology — Kinesiology

QS Sports-Related Subjects

Well-regarded US sports science programmeQS World Rank: parent institution ranking

Ohio State's kinesiology programmes are among the largest in the USA, known for strong ties with major sports organisations and research institutions.

Key advantages

One of USA's largest kinesiology programmes
Strong sports organisation ties
Affordable Midwest cost of living
Large, engaged alumni network
Good public university value
Wide range of specialisations

Programme & duration: MS: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $28,000 – $38,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 56
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or related field with strong academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes, particularly into sports science, athletic performance, and coaching companies.

Student experience

Columbus is an affordable, vibrant Midwest city with a strong college-town atmosphere.

Research strengths

Research in exercise physiology, sports psychology, and motor control.

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