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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.

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Graduate Community News

  • Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 4

    Karin Jordan, Ph.D.
 | September 17, 2025
    Trust yourself, your gut feelings are a gateway for security. If a person or place does not feel safe trust your gut. Be clear what your boundaries are. Remember, it is better to be cautious and trust that gut feeling when your safety might be at risk.Learn more Social, Wellness and Student Life...

  • National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 15-19, 2025)

    swift.23@osu.edu | September 10, 2025
    National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) was established by the National Postdoctoral Association to annually celebrate the substantial contributions that postdocs make to academic research and scholarship. Universities and research institutes all over the country hold special events in recognition of postdocs during NPAW. This year, NPAW will take place September 15 – 19.Take a break from your ...

  • Wednesday Wellness Tips Autumn 2025 Week 3

    Karin Jordan, Ph.D.
 | September 10, 2025
    Although it might be easier to grab a candy bar, eating healthy food and snacks will help improve your health and well-being. Healthy foods are fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, yogurt, and protein. Junk food like candy bars are loaded with sugar, salt, and fat, while healthy foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein for well-being and energy. Learn more Social, Wellne...
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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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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.