About Cleveland State University America
Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1964, the university began offering classes in 1965 after acquiring Fenn College, a private institution that had been operating since 1923. In 1969, Cleveland State University incorporated the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law into the university. Today, Cleveland State University is part of the University System of Ohio and has more than 120,000 alumni. The university offers more than 200 academic programs across eight colleges and schools, covering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional fields. Cleveland State University is also classified under the R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity category in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, reflecting its role in research and doctoral-level education. 2263
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Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Cleveland State University |
| Established | Institute Type | 1964 |
| Approved By | State of Ohio / University System of Ohio |
| Accredited By | Higher Learning Commission (HLC) |
| NIRF Rank | () |
| Entrance Exam | No single common university-wide entrance exam |
| Popular Courses | Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Law, Arts & Sciences etc. |
| Application Mode | Online & Offline |
| Admission Criteria | Requirements vary by programme and level of study |
| Official Website | https://www.csuohio.edu/ |
| Helpdesk | Undergraduate Admissions: +1 216-523-7416; admissions@csuohio.edu. Graduate Admissions: +1 216-687-5599; allin1@csuohio.edu |
| Address | 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214, USA |
| International Collaborations | Cleveland State University maintains international agreements including MOUs, student-exchange agreements, articulation agreements and joint programmes with institutions in countries including Argentina, Chile, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Poland and others. |
| Centres of Excellence | Research and specialised centres include the Center for Advanced Control Technologies, Center for Applied Data Analysis and Modeling, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Center for Human-Machine Systems, Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease, Energy Policy Center, Global Business Center and CSU T.E.C.H. Hub. |
| Patents | Cleveland State University supports intellectual-property development and commercialization through its Technology Transfer Office, which manages and licenses university intellectual property including patents, copyrights and trademarks. |
| Awards | CSU highlights faculty and academic achievements including Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright Fellows, and award-winning professionals among its faculty and university community. |
| Placement Details | Cleveland State University emphasises engaged learning, internships and co-op opportunities. The university reports more than 3,000 internships and co-ops annually, including opportunities with organisations such as Cleveland Clinic and NASA Glenn Research Center. |
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