University · Athens, Ohio, United States

Ohio University

Ohio University is a public university in Athens, Ohio, with 376 undergraduate programmes. Unithink works with its undergraduate admissions. It is test-optional for first-year applicants to the Athens campus and publishes India-specific entry guidance (generally 60% or better in Class XII), and students who need more English can start in the Ohio Program of Intensive English.

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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

LevelTuitionIn rupeesFor
UGUSD 26,792 / yearabout ₹25.4 lakhinternational undergraduate tuition and fees, Athens campus, 2026-27 (two semesters); housing $8,954, dining $5,582, personal $2,094, health insurance $3,239; total $46,661

Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG)
India: Higher Secondary Certificate, ISC, or All India / Delhi Senior School Certificate, generally 60% or better (varies by institution). If Class XII is not finished, attested Class X results and Class XI internal marks. Test-optional.
IELTS
6.0, no subscore below 5.5
TOEFL
72 iBT (writing 17) / 4 on new scale (writing 4)
PTE
48
DUOLINGO
110
WAIVER
At least three years of higher secondary schooling in an English-speaking system (e.g. Cambridge, IB) with B or better in non-ESL English; SAT 1060 (EBRW 540) or ACT 21 also accepted. Tests must be within one year of application.
Tests
SAT/ACT optional (test-optional pathway for Athens campus).
Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

  • Computer ScienceUG
  • Artificial IntelligenceUG
  • Cybersecurity EngineeringUG
  • Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Track)UG
Apply

How and when to apply

Route: Common Application

Application fee: $75 international application fee

  • 15 November 2026 Fall 2027 · Early action: complete application by this date for full freshman merit scholarship consideration
Funding

Scholarships

  • International ScholarshipsFirst-year or transfer international applicants admitted directly to academic study (not OPIE/pathway)
  • Freshman Scholarships (merit)Fall starters; based on GPA; complete by 15 November early action
After you graduate

Work after study

US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).

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