Ohio Northern University is a small private university in the village of Ada, in north-west Ohio. It's known for pharmacy, engineering, business and law, with small classes and a very residential campus. Nearly everyone lives on campus, and the village life revolves around the university.
Ada, Ohio, United States
Official website: onu.edu
Top 5 (U.S. News)
1871
Raabe College of Pharmacy
$36,000 – $40,000
International students, before scholarships
$12,000 – $15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on onu.edu before you apply.
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
PharmD
DoctorateDuration
72 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
A six-year pharmacy programme straight from high school.
Engineering with small labs.
A true small-town campus.
Graduates join pharmacies, hospitals and engineering firms across Ohio.
Pharmacy graduates have strong licensure pass rates.
Bachelor's graduates may qualify for OPT.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus fills the small village of Ada, with residence halls and sports facilities.
Ada is quiet and rural with very low costs. Columbus is about 90 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Ohio Northern University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Ohio Northern reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by spring for fall.
New students start in the fall.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Ohio Northern University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Mechanical engineering, pharmacy, computer science and business are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Ohio Northern gives merit scholarships to most students, including international students.
