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.
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. Out of programs ranked by US News and World Reports in 2026, 29 programs ranked in the top 10 and 60 in the top 25 in their field.
Top Ranked in Research
Nationally and Globally Innovative
Ohio State is a leader in research impact and is currently ranked 12th nationally in research and development expenditures, 6th in industry research.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.