Connect with resources, people, and a world of opportunities at Kent State University! Kent State University is a large, public research university recently awarded the R1 status, and a top public university in the U.S. according to U.S. News and World Report. Offering more than 300 academic programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Kent State offers engaged classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences to help our students discover the ways in which they will change the world. Students can choose from top programs, such as Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Fashion, Translation, Education, and Computer Science to name a few. At Kent State, our faculty do more than teach. We currently have 166+ active U.S. patents for research. Our 1500+ international students are from 99 countries. Each year, Kent State awards generous scholarships to international students, including the Global Scholarship for all incoming undergraduate students. Located in the Great Lakes region, there are many Fortune 500 companies located close to campus, which offer opportunities for internships to enhance students’ learning. In addition to its campuses in Northeast Ohio, Kent State University also has over 60 study abroad locations including our campus in Florence and Curitiba (Brazil). Our global staff supports students out of offices in Kent in addition to Beijing (China), New Delhi (India), Kigali (Rwanda), and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). We pride ourselves on being a safe campus with 24/7 police presence. Stay healthy with our state-of-the art recreation facilities. We are also connected to a trendy downtown area with plenty of shopping, entertainment, and ethnically diverse restaurants.