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Welcome to The Ohio State University Graduate School

The Graduate School at Ohio State aspires to be a national leader with robust and impactful advanced education programs to produce skilled, diverse graduates that will be successful, sought-after leaders in knowledge, innovation and creativity; as well as embody an awareness and engagement of individual and societal inclusion, to influence the world.

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Graduate Programs in Top 25

Top Ranked Graduate Programs

Ohio State has almost 300 graduate programs to choose from across an array of research and creative fields. Over 70 programs ranked in the top 25 in their field in 2024.

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Top Ranked in Research

Nationally and Globally Named One of the Most Innovative

Ohio State is a leader in research impact and is currently ranked 12th nationally in research and development expenditures.

Graduate Community News

  • Arts and Sciences helped Jon Anderegg pursue his passions, return to Ohio State through award-winning research

    Jon Anderegg is an extraordinarily well-traveled and accomplished scholar. He has been educated or been an educator in five states at a number of different institutions. However, one of those institutions has popped up three times on Anderegg’s CV: Ohio State.More than a decade ago, Anderegg received his master’s degree in communication from Ohio State. He returned to Ohio State as a lecturer in ...
  • Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 14

    Engage in regular exercise, as it will improve your health and wellbeing. Remember that exercising creates many benefits. It impacts on a person’s physical well-being (sleep, stamina, energy, etc.), cognitive function, as well as mental health (self-esteem, self-confidence, stress, and anxiety).Learn more Social, Wellness and Student Life...
  • 2025-26 Presidential Fellowship Recipients

    The Graduate School is happy to announce the 2025-2026 Presidential Fellowship recipients. The Presidential Fellowship is the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School to recognize the outstanding scholarly accomplishments and potential of graduate students entering the final phase of their dissertation research or terminal degree project.Congratulations to this exceptional cohort of re...
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Future Students

Looking to apply to Ohio State as a Graduate Student? Visit graduate and professional admissions or browse our over 200 graduate programs to find the best path for you.

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Current Students

If you are just starting out or you are planning to complete your degree soon, the Graduate School is here to support you through registration for courses, career skills building, and defending your dissertation and thesis.

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Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff are at the heart of supporting graduate education at Ohio State. The Graduate School is here to work with you to provide resources for recruitment, fellowships, new program development and through graduate faculty committees.

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Access and Fairness

Since 1984, the Graduate School, in coordination with advocates and allies across campus, design and deliver recruitment, retention, professional development, and community building strategies that advance the mission and vision of the Graduate School and further the organizational access and fairness of Ohio State.

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Ohio State Mentoring Initiative

Strong mentorship has been linked to enhanced mentee productivity, self-efficacy, career satisfaction, and is an important predictor of the academic success. Access resources as graduate students, postdocs and faculty to develop and/or enhance mentor and mentee skills.

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Career Building Strategies and Skill Development

Today, graduate education is a way to help students achieve their career goals. More specifically, it is an investment in their future through quality education in the graduate student’s chosen profession. Learn more about Career Building Strategies.