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Students from across the nation—and around the world—are choosing to make OHIO their home away from home. With more than 250 programs to choose from, we offer many paths to success for tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more about applying or visit the Calendar of University Events for a full listing of what’s happening on campus.
Build a better future for yourself—and the world.
This is the place where students graduate not only poised for career success—but also ready to make a difference in their communities.
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Undeniable OutcomesWhether you decide to intern at a Fortune 500 company, continue on to graduate school, or head straight to the workforce, OHIO has the connections and track record to help you succeed!
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Learn By Living HereCombine campus, city, and community for an educational experience unlike any other! Not only does OHIO boast some of the finest faculty anywhere, but you’ll learn so much from Athens itself.
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Find Your MajorOhio University’s nine colleges and one center offer more than 250 programs of study. Select from a wide variety of majors, minors, and certificates!
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Worldwide WelcomeStudents from all over the world choose OHIO. Why? Because we know there is no better way to grow than to create an environment where people of diverse backgrounds can learn from each other.
Transform your talent into triumph
You’ve got the talent. Now, you need to think bigger! At OHIO, you’ll move your plans into action and make your dreams reality.
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Support for your SuccessOur faculty and staff are here for you, supporting you academically and personally through every step of your OHIO education, from orientation to graduation and beyond.
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HonorsOHIO honors experiences are unique, customizable, and available to our best and brightest students in every major! Our programs pair your studies with real-world experiences both on campus and in the community.
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Academic ExcellenceAt OHIO, our students come first. Our 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio means you’ll enjoy focused, individualized attention with a direct line to the opportunities that come from working with leaders in their fields.
WE INVEST IN YOU
We support and invest in you so that a college education is within reach. With scholarships, financial aid, and The OHIO Guarantee (your costs are clear and won't increase for four years!), an OHIO education is a solid value with reliable outcomes.
Let's team up and get started on your success story
From Pulitzer Prizes to cutting-edge discoveries, we’ve got two centuries of success stories starring graduates who were just like you!
Visit OHIO
People can tell you how great the Athens campus is, but the best way to know whether it’s right for you is to see it—and experience it—for yourself.
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See OHIO Up CloseAdmitted freshmen are invited to join us for a full-day visit designed to answer all of your family’s questions about life at OHIO.
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Take the Virtual TourExplore OHIO from anywhere on this online tour that features our best campus facilities. Available in eight languages.
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Visit Any LocationExplore the variety of campus and facility visit opportunities available throughout OHIO.
Latest News
Celebrating 50 years of Alden Library
That building, the “heart” of the academic mission of the University, is Alden Library, which is celebrating 50 years of serving OHIO students, faculty and community members through its growing resources, dedicated staff and evolving technology. It stands as just the most-recent testament to the broader Ohio University Libraries’ more than 200-year legacy that dates back to 1814.