Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Established in 1870, Ohio State University attracts more than 60,000 students to its campus in Columbus. With an international population of about 9%, with over 5,900 international students currently at the university, the acceptance rate is competitive and falls within 53%. Applicants for graduate school may be required to pay between USD 43,172 and USD 63,014 or about INR 35.67 to 52.06 lakhs for the academic session. The average return on investment at OSU is great where the average annual salary after graduation would amount to about USD 76,000 or INR 62.79 lakhs.

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Ohio State University - Ranking 

The QS World University Rankings 2025 ranks Ohio State University as #208. This ranking is based on academic reputation, research output, and a number of other factors. The university maintains a good level in both national and international rankings while continually striving for excellence in many disciplines.

Ranking Agency  2022 2023 2024

QS World University Ranking

#120 

#140 

#151

Times Higher Education World University Ranking

#85

#112

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US News & World Report 

#52

#55

NA

 

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Ohio State University - Top Courses

Ohio State University offers more than 293 graduate and 217 undergraduate programs. Each program with its eligibility criteria and features. Below listed are the top courses chosen by international students.

Course Tuition Fee Application Deadline

MS in Computer Science and Engineering - Non Thesis

USD 44,110

1 November, 2024 

MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering

USD 44,110

1 November, 2024 

MS in Mechanical Engineering

USD 44,110

1 November, 2024 

Masters in Food Process Engineering

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1 November, 2024 

Masters in Specialized Finance

USD 56,778

1 November, 2024 

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Ohio State University - Jobs & Placements

OSU offers job fairs, career counseling, and resume workshops to prepare the students for the job market. According to a report, about 91% of its graduates are employed six months after graduating with some even getting placed in most authoritative firms in the country.

Job  Average Annual Salary (USD) Average Annual Salary (INR)

Project Engineer

68,800

56.85 lakhs

Operations Manager

69,300

57.26 lakhs

Project Manager

74,700

61.72 lakhs

Electrical Engineer

77,500

64.03 lakhs

Mechanical Engineer

79,400

65.60 lakhs

Software Engineer

83,200

68.74 lakhs

 

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Ohio State University - Campus Life 

There is a dynamic campus life at Ohio State University with more than 1,400 student organizations and events happening throughout the campus. The gender ratio is split between 49.6% males and 50.4% females. Its student-faculty ratio for undergraduate students is 18:1. Cultural festivals, sports events, and Greek organizations are involved in various enjoyable activities while being in class. Libraries and recreational centers present some of the best facilities at this campus as well. A central hub for most of the student activities and gathering is the Ohio Union.

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Ohio State University - Campus Infrastructure

Ohio State University campus facilities spread over 1,764 acres. So it has a total of six campuses in Ohio. This university has some of the latest research labs, libraries, and recreation centers. Thompson Library serves as the heart of all academic resources while Ohio Union is the social center with wide ranges of events and other activities. OSU also has the very respected Wexner Medical Center, the research and healthcare center. The campus has many sport venues, which include Ohio Stadium, and residence hall and apartment housing.

 

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Below is a brief comparative analysis of Ohio State University with top US universities.

University Name QS Ranking 2025 Acceptance Rate Average MS Annual Fee 

University of Michigan

#27 

26% 

USD 52,456 

University of Wisconsin-Madison

#83 

60% 

USD 25,500 - USD 52,000

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

#85

63% 

USD 35,000 - USD 48,000

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#93

54% 

USD 33,000 - USD 48,000

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#98 

67% 

USD 30,000 - USD 40,000 

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