Cleveland State University

16,327

Total Enrollment

Urban

Cleveland, Ohio

$21,986

Estimated Tuition

$14,000

Average Living Expenses

Popular courses

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Shorelight Signature School

Our premium services are designed to support international students at every stage of their journey.

Research

Find your best-fit program with expert guidance and helpful tools.

Admissions and visa support

A streamlined admissions process and advisors to help along the way.

On campus

Be prepared with placement testing, move-in help, orientation, and more.

International Graduate Programs

In collaboration with Cleveland State University, Shorelight has created a suite of programs that provide academic and student support services designed specifically for international graduate students to make your transition easy and successful. A select number of graduate degrees are offered.

School Rankings

Top University

National Ranking

A Top 100 University

USA Today, 2018

Tier 1 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

Important Dates

Fall 2026

Application Deadline	July 1, 2026
Arrival & Mandatory Check-in Date	August 15, 2026
Classes Begin	August 24, 2026

Shorelight Services

Our premium services are designed to support international students at every stage of their journey.

Research

Find your best-fit program with expert guidance and helpful tools.

Admissions

A streamlined admissions process and advisors to help along the way.

Enrollment

Get help with your F-1 student visa & arrival requirements.

On Campus

Be prepared with placement testing, move-in help, orientation, and more.

Academics

Customized curriculum, ESL courses, and advising tailored to your needs.

Career

Develop your professional skills, get an internship, and launch your career.

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Stories

Rahul from India, a former Cleveland State Global student ambassador who earned his master's in computer science from Cleveland State University, stands in front of a stone wall and smiles for the camera.

Meet Shorelight Alumni: Rahul Graduates from Cleveland State

Discover how Rahul, a Cleveland State graduate from India, embraced academic challenges, social media marketing, and leadership training to make a lasting impact on Cleveland State’s international student community.

Read Rahul's story

Shrikant from India, an international graduate student at Cleveland State University, smiles while wearing a blazer and stands in front of a brick wall

Shrikant at Cleveland State Explores Multiple OPT Opportunities in the US

Shrikant, a grad student from India at Cleveland State, recently obtained Optional Practical Training at Koch Disruptive Technologies. Read all about his work experience – and what’s planned next.

Read Shrikant's story