The Ohio State University was established in 1870, The university has attained national and international distinction in education and research. It is a diverse, international community that welcomes and supports all students. The university’s impressive growth in research expenditures and the commitment to excellence in research reflects the vitality, creativity, and hard work of the dedicated scholars. Home to more than 220 academic centres and institutes, it has achieved world class status in such areas as global climate change, materials research, electromagnetics, cancer research, infectious diseases and imaging.

Ohio State provides a world class academic environment that allows students to explore connects them to the world and prepares them for success. It offers a rich landscape of 200 plus majors and world-renowned instructors to guide students 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. All graduate programs offer the opportunity to forge personal and lasting relationships with student’s advisor, other members of the faculty and peers.

The urban campus of the university is located in Columbus, the capital of Ohio and the 14th largest city in the United States. The Columbus campus is a lovely, traditional campus with a metro population of more than 2 million. Columbus is a top ranked city with a young, educated workforce and vibrant cultural scene.