Study at Cleveland State University | International Students

Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

With more than 175+ undergraduate degrees to choose from, Cleveland State Global students are prepared to succeed in the global workforce.

Washkewicz College of Engineering
Monte Ahuja College of Business
College of Education and Human Services
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College of Sciences and Health Professions
Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs
School of Nursing

Washkewicz College of Engineering

CSU's undergraduate engineering program—ranked Tier 1 by U.S. News & World Report (2020)—offers engaged teaching and research to empower sustainable urban living.

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Monte Ahuja College of Business

As a trusted partner to successful businesses all over the region, CSU's Monte Ahuja College of Business gives you practical, applied, effective education.

Accounting

Business Economics

Finance

General Business

Information Systems

International Business

Management

Marketing

Operations and Supply Chain Management

College of Education and Human Services

CSU's College of Education prepares professionals who reflect our commitment to educational excellence through teaching, research, and service focused on leadership and social justice.

Adolescent/Young Adult Education

– Integrated Language Arts Education
– Integrated Mathematics & Physics Education (BA)
– Integrated Mathematics & Physics Education (BS)
– Integrated Mathematics Education (BA)
– Integrated Mathematics Education (BS)
– Integrated Sciences Education
– Integrated Social Studies Education

Allied Sports Professions

– Exercise Science
– Sports Management

Early Childhood Education

Foreign Language Education

– French
– Spanish

Middle Childhood Education

– Language Arts and Mathematics
– Language Arts and Sciences
– Language Arts and Social Studies
– Mathematics and Science
– Mathematics and Social Studies
– Science and Social Studies

Music Education

Special Education

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is the largest undergraduate college at CSU. It is home to world-class research and cultural centers, with more than 150 faculty regularly publishing books, composing music, and creating works of theatre, dance, film, and art.

Anthropology

Arabic

Art

– Art History
– Design
– Studio Art

Black Studies

Communication Studies

Comparative Religion

Criminology

Dance

Economics

English

Film & Media Arts

French

History

International Relations

Journalism and Promotional Communication

Liberal Studies

Linguistics

Music

Philosophy

Political Science

Social Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Theatre Arts

Women's and Gender Studies

College of Sciences and Health Professions

One of the largest CSU colleges, the College of Sciences and Health Professions has more than 110 full-time faculty and 2,600 students.

Additional Pre-Professional Tracks

– Pre-Anesthesiology
– Pre-Dental
– Pre-Medicine
– Pre-Optometry
– Pre-Pharmacy
– Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Biology

– Medical Laboratory Science

Chemistry

– American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified
– Pre-Professional Studies

Environmental Science

Health Sciences

– General Interest Track
– Health Promotion
– Pre-Occupational Therapy
– Pre-Physical Therapy
– Pre-Physician Assistant

Mathematics

– Mathematics (BA)
– Mathematics (BS)

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Physical Education and Sport

Physics

– Physics (BA)
– Physics (BS)

Psychology

Speech and Hearing

Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs

CSU's Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in fields that guide and advance vibrant and sustainable communities. At Levin, CSU connects students not just with jobs, but careers with meaning.

Economic Development

Environmental Studies

Nonprofit Administration

Organizational Leadership

– Business Management
– Communication
– Urban Studies

Public Safety Management

Urban and Regional Studies

– Environmental Policy and Management
– Geographic Information Systems
– Public Management
– Regional Planning

School of Nursing

The CSU School of Nursing, founded in 1973, is committed to excellence in nursing education, research and service.

Nursing

Life in Cleveland, Ohio

Set on beautiful Lake Erie, Cleveland is home to world-class hospitals, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Gordon Square Arts District.

Population

383,793

Careers

Recent Internships

Leen

2016

Alexander Mann Solutions

Harshal

2012

Däger

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Application & Visa Help

We provide extensive support services and personalized programs for international students planning to study in the US. Our experienced counselors are committed to your success!

Important Dates

Spring 2021

Application Deadline	December 1, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 21, 2020
Move-in Date	January 4, 2021
Program Start	January 9, 2021

Tuition & Cost

Tuition, housing, dining, and other fees vary by degree program, housing location, and preferences. Shorelight Signature Student Experience services — including visa help and career services — are included with tuition.

31,000

Typical cost for two semesters

17,500

Tuition

8,000

Housing

3,500

Dining

2,000

Other

Start Date

Program Type

Program	Cost Per Semester
Academic English (2 semesters)	Fall 2020 $5,140Spring 2021 $5,140Summer 2021 $5,140
Pre-Sessional English (1 semester)	Fall 2020 $5,140Spring 2021 $5,140Summer 2021 $5,140

Housing Option	Description	Cost Per Semester
Option A: Off Campus Langston (with Breaks)	The Langston is off-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option A offers a shared bedroom and shared bathroom in an apartment shared among four to six students. Includes winter and spring breaks.	Fall 2020 $4,220Spring 2021 $4,220Summer 2021 $2,530
Option A: On Campus Fenn	Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option A offers a one-room, one-bathroom dorm room shared between two students. Includes winter and spring breaks.	Fall 2020 $4,199Spring 2021 $4,229Summer 2021 $2,180
Option B: Off Campus Langston (with Breaks)	The Langston is off-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option B offers a private bedroom and private bathroom in an apartment shared among four to six students. Includes winter and spring breaks.	Fall 2020 $7,005Spring 2021 $7,005Summer 2021 $4,200
Option B: On Campus Fenn (with Breaks)	Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option B offers a one-room, one-bathroom dorm room shared between two students. (Does not include winter and spring breaks.)	Fall 2020 $4,801Spring 2021 $4,831Summer 2021 N/A
Option C: On Campus Fenn	Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option C offers a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment shared among four students. Includes winter and spring breaks.	Fall 2020 $4,795Spring 2021 $4,825Summer 2021 $2,180
Option D: On Campus Fenn (with Breaks)	Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option D offers a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment shared among four students. (Does not include winter and spring breaks.)	Fall 2020 $5,488Spring 2021 $5,518Summer 2021 N/A

Meal Plan	Details	Cost Per Semester
Option 3: Block 175 Meal Plan	175 meals per semester at Viking Marketplace, plus $350 Dining Dollars at 9 markets, cafés, and restaurants on campus. Designed for undergraduate students.	Fall 2020 $2,194Spring 2021 $2,194Summer 2021 N/A
Option 4: Traditional 15 Meal Plan	15 meals per week at Viking Marketplace, plus $150 Dining Dollars at 9 markets, cafés, and restaurants on campus. Designed for undergraduate students.	Fall 2020 $1,791Spring 2021 $1,791Summer 2021 N/A

Housing

7,500

Typical housing fees for one academic year. See all housing options below.

Housing prices vary based on room choice, amenities, and program track. Your preference is taken into account, but preferred pick is not guaranteed.

Start Date

Option A: Off Campus Langston (with Breaks)

4,220

The Langston is off-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option A offers a shared bedroom and shared bathroom in an apartment shared among four to six students. Includes winter and spring breaks.

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
shared bathroom in apartment
living room & kitchen
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
study area, lounge, computer room, game room, fitness center & laundry facilities in building
on-call staff & 24-hour courtesy desk

Option A: On Campus Fenn

4,199

Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option A offers a one-room, one-bathroom dorm room shared between two students. Includes winter and spring breaks.

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
shared bathroom in room
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
common kitchen, study area, lounge, computer room, game room, fitness center & laundry facilities in building
on-call staff & 24-hour courtesy desk

Option B: Off Campus Langston (with Breaks)

7,005

The Langston is off-campus housing for undergraduate students. Option B offers a private bedroom and private bathroom in an apartment shared among four to six students. Includes winter and spring breaks.

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
private bathroom
living room & kitchen
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
study area, lounge, computer room, game room, fitness center & laundry facilities in building
on-call staff & 24-hour courtesy desk

Option B: On Campus Fenn (with Breaks)

4,801

Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option B offers a one-room, one-bathroom dorm room shared between two students. (Does not include winter and spring breaks.)

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
shared bathroom in room
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
common kitchen, study area, lounge, computer room, game room, fitness center & laundry facilities in building
on-call staff & 24-hour courtesy desk

Option C: On Campus Fenn

4,795

Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option C offers a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment shared among four students. Includes winter and spring breaks.

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
shared bathroom in apartment
living area & kitchenette
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
study area, lounge, computer room, game room, fitness center & laundry facilities in building
on-call staff & 24-hour courtesy desk

Option D: On Campus Fenn (with Breaks)

5,488

Fenn Tower is on-campus housing for first-year undergraduate students. Option D offers a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment shared among four students. (Does not include winter and spring breaks.)

Amenities

bed, desk & chair, clothes dresser, closet
shared bathroom in apartment
living area & kitchenette
air conditioning, heat, electricity & water
wireless internet & cable television
study area, lounge, computer room, game room, fitness center & laundry facilities in building
on-call staff & 24-hour courtesy desk

How To Apply

We offer a streamlined application process for international students.

Complete your application
Our advisors walk you through everything you need – transcripts, English scores, passport & more.
Submit additional documentation
Once you receive a final admission letter, you will need to submit your I-20 request form, certification of finances, and other paperwork.
Apply for your F-1 student visa
Our staff guides you through the visa application process and helps you prepare for your visa interview, too.

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements vary by program track and graduate level. Please contact an advisor for more detail.

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Career Services

We connect students to internships, alumni networks, and career opportunities around the world.

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Application Deadline	April 13, 2021
Payment Deadline	April 26, 2021
Move-in Date	May 10, 2021
Program Start	May 15, 2021

Application Deadline	December 4, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 21, 2020
Program Start Date	January 4, 2021

Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

Life in Cleveland, Ohio

Careers

Recent Internships

An Indian Grad Student Loves Campus Life at Cleveland State

Application & Visa Help

Application Assistance

Student Visa & Pre-Arrival

Campus Transition

Important Dates

Spring 2021

Tuition & Cost

Housing

7,500

How To Apply

Complete your application

Submit additional documentation

Apply for your F-1 student visa

Academic Requirements

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