Reading Time: 6 minutesThe University of Toledo is the first step toward building a future full of possibilities. Toledo graduates are changing the world – and so are the students, even before they leave campus.
Students at UToledo experience an education that gives them the chance to learn from world-class faculty, participate in cutting-edge research, move on to advanced study around the world and start a career in a high-earning field.
Overview
About this university
With more than 270 undergraduate and graduate programs, 13 different colleges and students from more than 80 different countries, UToledo is both diverse and welcoming.
Toledo, Ohio
UToledo combines a beautiful campus of modern amenities and historic charm in one of Toledo’s best residential neighborhoods, with an affordable, medium-sized metropolitan city nearby.
The city of Toledo not only provides many internship and job opportunities at large and small businesses, but ample options for having fun with friends outside the classroom.
From the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Zoo to local sports, outdoor activities, a thriving live music scene and more, Toledo offers activities for any interest.
Toledo is also near to several major cities, including Chicago (four hours west), Detroit (one hour north), Indianapolis (three and a half hours southwest) and even Toronto (five hours northeast). Transportation is close and affordable — with a nearby airport, train station and bus services to take students all over the city and beyond.
The area offers more than just an unforgettable student experience. Many students stay in the Toledo area after they graduate because the region offers plenty of job options and an affordable lifestyle.
University ranking
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings |
| 2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
| 601 |
601 |
601 |
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Rankings
The University of Toledo performs well across several national rankings. This includes Eduniversal’s 2020 university business school ranking, where it achieved:
- 3 Palmes – excellent business school
In Eduniversal’s rankings of the best master’s degree programs in North America, UToledo achieved:
- #29 for General Management
- #37 for Human Resource Management
- #44 for Marketing
The University of Toledo’s College of Engineering is one of eight schools in the nation to have three co-op experiences built into the bachelor’s degree curriculum. By graduation, UToledo engineers have over one year of paid experience.
Engineering students and faculty are also involved in nationally recognized research, including a grant from NASA to investigate how spacecraft can use solar energy for missions to the moon and Mars. Many of the college’s faculty are working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where they’ll contribute towards NASA’s goal of more electrical power and exploratory devices on Mars.
Astronomy and astrophysics have been continually recognized as areas of research excellence at UToledo. Today, astronomers graduating from UToledo are leading innovation in the galaxy and beyond.
A doctoral student and professor duo are studying basic life functions at the molecular level, using protein crystals prepared by UToledo researchers and grown at the International Space Station. Also, a husband-and-wife faculty duo used NASA’s Hubble telescope to discover a new way to understand galaxy evolution.
Business students at UToledo gain insight and experience into the world of finance through the Neff Trading Room – one of only 30 of its kind in the U.S. UToledo students manage a USD 3.6 million portfolio that continues to grow.
Finances
How much will it cost?
| Average tuition fees per year |
Living costs |
| US$20,822 |
US$12,040 |
US$13,946 |
US$15,466 |
| Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
Living costs |
To live on campus |
Scholarships & funding
More than 93 percent of undergraduate international students at UToledo receive a scholarship. All new students are considered for an award when they apply and are admitted to the university — no additional scholarship application is needed.
International Scholar Tuition Rate
First-time international freshmen students can qualify for in-state tuition plus USD 100 per semester if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher – saving more than USD 9,000 per academic year!
International Rocket Award
Eligible freshmen and transfer international students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49 may receive an award of USD 7,500, while transfer students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of admission can receive USD 8,500.
Sister Cities Award
International students from Toledo’s sister cities pay a special tuition rate — the same rate paid by Ohio residents, plus only a small surcharge of USD 100 each semester.
Students must have a permanent address in one of the specified cities or regions when applying to the university. This includes:
- Toledo, Spain
- Londrina, Brazil
- Qinhuangdao and Nanchong, China
- Szeged and Csongrad, Hungary
- Coimbatore, India
- Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
- Poznan, Poland
- Toyohashi, Japan
- Tanga, Tanzania
- Delmenhorst, Germany
- Hyderabad, Pakistan
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Below are the general requirements for international students applying to The University of Toledo. Some colleges and programs have additional requirements. International students who do not meet the language requirements can take the intensive English language program.
Students applying for a bachelor’s degree
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Students applying for a graduate degree
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| 1. Complete an Admission Application
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1. Complete an Admission Application
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| 2. Submit Transcripts
Freshmen applicants – Official transcripts/certificates from each year of all secondary/high schools attended
Transfer applicants – Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges/universities attended |
2. Submit Transcripts
Official, final transcripts of four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Official certified, or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates. |
| 3. Proof of English Proficiency
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test and other tests are accepted for admission.
Students from a number of countries do not need to provide proof of English proficiency. |
3. Proof of English Proficiency
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test and other tests are accepted for admission.
Students from a number of countries do not need to provide proof of English proficiency. |
| 4. Other test scores and requirements
College of Engineering requires proof of math proficiency. Music performance program requires an audition. |
4. Other test scores and requirements
GRE or GMAT test results are required by some programs for admission. |
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5. Recommendation letters
Depending on the program, one to three letters of recommendation are required |
| For detailed information on entry requirements for undergraduate students, please visit the university website. |
For detailed information on entry requirements for graduate students, please visit the university website. |
Department and Faculty
Teaching quality
UToledo’s emphasis on discovery and innovation has led to more than USD 65 million in research funding from government and private industries in the last year alone.
Research provides students with in-depth experiences to collaborate with professors that can lead to greater mastery of their fields of study, or even become graduate researchers or teaching assistants.
Through the Office of Undergraduate Research, students can find practical experience relevant to their interests in virtually all programs. In addition to volunteer positions, many research experiences provide tuition credits, stipends or grants.
Aside from research, students can expand upon their classroom-built knowledge through internships and co-ops. Many programs have internship and co-op experiences built into the curriculum.
Programs are taught by passionate faculty who are experts in their fields. They support students throughout their studies as well as engage in the university’s groundbreaking research. With a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio, UToledo classes provide numerous opportunities for focused attention from professors — of which, more than 79 percent are full time faculty members.
Department structure
At UToldeo, there are more than 270 programs for students to choose from — with bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and professional certificate options, there is a wide selection on offer. As a major research university, the campus is divided into academic colleges and programs are structured under the college where their discipline resides:
- Arts and Letters (anthropology, economics, history, music, philosophy)
- Business and Innovation (accounting, management, marketing and international business)
- Education (curriculum, higher education)
- Engineering (bio, civil, electrical, environmental and chemical engineering)
- Graduate Studies
- Health and Human Sciences (criminal justice, public health)
- Honors
- Law
- Medicine and Life Sciences (dentistry, neurology, radiology)
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (biological sciences, physics, astronomy)
- Nursing
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (pharmacology, pharmacy practice)
- University College (exploratory studies).
Campus and Facilities
Facilities
Campus life
At UToledo, students are able to enjoy every part of what makes the college experience special. Whether that’s relaxing with friends in the residence hall lounges, game rooms or Thompson Student Union. Students can engage in the many on-campus cultural experiences, such as concerts, plays, film screenings and visiting lecturers.
Outside of schoolwork, students can become leaders before leaving campus. They can get involved in one of more than 400 student-led organizations on campus, or start one themselves. This will give them the opportunity to find other like-minded students who are eager to get involved.
Many of UToledo’s international students have established campus organizations that share the joys of their culture and foster mutual understanding with fellow students.
The Student Rec Center features modern fitness equipment, indoor track, Olympic-sized swimming pool, group classes, climbing wall and outdoor courts. Admission is free to all UToledo students.
Students can cheer on the varsity athletic teams (UToledo is a member of the Division I Mid-American Conference), including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, football and more. Admission to all home events is free. Compete in club and intramural sports at all proficiency levels, including football, American football, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, sailing and more.
Fueling their creative talents in theatrical and musical performances, or fine art shows, is also an option. Many theater productions and musical groups are open to students from all majors.
