1 University in Columbus

Ohio State University-Main Campus tops our list of 1 universities in Columbus at #190 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 59 courses to choose from.

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QS World #190 #45 in United States Columbus, Ohio, United States

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Public University · 59 courses

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USD 40,022/yrTuition (indicative)

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45,638Students

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#190 QS World University Rankings 2026

#45 in United States

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Ohio State University-Main Campus at #190 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Ohio State University-Main Campus has the largest research record in this group, with 30,196,365 citations and an h-index of 1,283.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ohio (1) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 54 bachelor's and 2 diploma. The most common subjects are Business & Management (10), Education (8), Engineering (7) and Science (4). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Ohio State University-Main Campus offers the widest choice, with 59 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Columbus?

Ohio State University-Main Campus (QS World #190) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Columbus are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Columbus?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Columbus?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Columbus?

Ohio State University-Main Campus, with 59.

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