Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio, and the oldest university in the state, founded in 1804. It is best known for journalism and communication, engineering, business, osteopathic medicine, film and the health sciences, set in a classic red-brick college town. Choose it for a strong media or engineering degree at moderate public-university cost.
Athens, Ohio, United States
Official website: ohio.edu
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R1 — very high research activity
1804 — the oldest university in Ohio and the Northwest Territory
One of the top journalism schools in the US
$22,000 – $26,000
International students, non-resident undergraduate and master's rates
$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 ohio.edu before you apply.
MS Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Electrical Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA (College of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MA Communication and Development Studies
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Journalism (Scripps)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 71
Scripps College of Communication — journalism, media arts and visual communication with a long alumni list.
Russ College of Engineering — avionics and engineering research funded by a USD 95 million gift.
Athens — a small, red-brick college town often ranked among the best in the US.
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine — the largest medical school in Ohio by enrolment.
Graduates join Procter & Gamble, Nationwide, JPMorgan, Cardinal Health and Columbus's growing tech sector.
STEM master's graduates can work in the US for up to three years on OPT.
Journalism alumni work at CNN, ESPN, NPR and newspapers and studios across the US.
Business analytics graduates report placement rates above 90% within six months.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The 1,800-acre campus fills the centre of Athens along the Hocking River, with the College Green and Cutler Hall at its heart, Baker Center and the library nearby and the residence halls on the surrounding greens.
Athens is a college town of about 25,000 people in the Appalachian foothills, with Court Street's bars and cafes, low rent and hiking at Hocking Hills. Columbus is 75 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Ohio 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
Undergraduate admission is rolling, with a 1 December 2026 priority date for fall 2027 scholarships and honours; international applicants should apply by June to leave time for the visa. Graduate deadlines are set by each programme, with most engineering and business master's closing between 15 January and 1 May.
Undergraduates can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May). Computer science and electrical engineering master's programmes admit for both fall and spring, while the one-year MBA, business analytics and communication master's are fall only. Check your programme's admissions page to confirm.
You need an F-1 student visa. International Student and Scholar Services issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and book an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Computer science, electrical engineering, the MBA, business analytics and communication and development studies attract the most international applicants. Graduate admission needs a bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0, TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5, and the GRE or GMAT for some programmes. Undergraduate admission is based mainly on grades.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their grades when they apply by the priority date; need-based aid is not available. Graduate students can apply for teaching and research assistantships, which are widely available in engineering, the sciences and communication and usually include a tuition waiver.
