Introduction and Overview

Case Western Reserve University is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and is a leader in the United States. The school has a total of about 11,395 students, including about 6,017 undergraduates, and the proportion of international students is about 14%.

History and Founding Time

The school was formed in 1967 by the merger of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University. Western Reserve University was founded in 1826 and is one of the oldest research universities in the United States; Case Institute of Technology was founded in 1880 by philanthropist Leonard Case. The famous Michelson-Morley experiment was conducted here in 1887.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified faculty and staff, almost all professors have doctoral degrees and have rich experience and expertise in their respective fields. The school has 7 Nobel Prize winners and 3 MacArthur Genius Award winners.

Research resources: The research-oriented style of study and outstanding research results enable it to obtain high budget subsidies from the US federal government. It has close cooperation with the industry and has related research and cooperation plans with the National Institutes of Health, AMES Research Center, a branch of NASA, Bridge Stone, BP, etc.

Nature of the institution

Private research university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, encouraging students to pursue excellence in academic and personal development by providing rich research opportunities, internship programs and interdisciplinary courses, emphasizing the comprehensive development of students in multidisciplinary fields such as humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, so that students have solid basic knowledge and broad vision.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

School of Engineering: It is one of the earliest colleges in the United States to offer engineering courses. Its biomedical engineering major is well-known in the United States. It was established in 1968 by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine. It is the first in the United States and one of the earliest biomedical engineering majors in the world. In addition, the computer engineering degree program was also established in the school in 1971, and the majors such as chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering are also strong.

Weatherhead School of Management: One of the world's leading business schools, accredited by international accreditation bodies such as AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, it is one of only less than 5% of business schools in the world that have obtained three accreditations. The main research directions are organizational behavior, non-profit business, information systems, business management, etc.

Francis Payne-Bolton School of Nursing: The nursing program is at the top level in the United States, and it is the first school in the United States to offer acute care nurse courses and aviation nurse courses.

Medical School: It enjoys a high reputation in medical education and research. The dual degree program of Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Biomedical Engineering started in 1969, which is the first of its kind in the world.

Key Laboratory: It has internationally renowned research centers and laboratories in the fields of medicine, engineering, materials science, computer science, etc., but no more detailed public information has been found for the specific names.

Faculty

School of Engineering: It offers multiple degree programs including undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees, with undergraduate majors such as biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

College of Arts and Sciences: One of the oldest and largest colleges at Case Western Reserve University, it offers a wide range of undergraduate courses covering a variety of disciplines and majors in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, such as history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, biology, physics, and mathematics.

Francis-Payne-Bolton School of Nursing: Offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in nursing.

Weatherhead School of Management: Offers 6 undergraduate degree programs, including business management, economics, accounting, marketing, etc.

Rankings

In the 2024 rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Case Western Reserve University ranked 53rd among national universities and 37th among engineering doctoral programs.

Costs

For the 2022-2023 academic year, tuition and fees are $62,234, and room and board are $17,040.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: Covering an area of ​​more than 260 acres, the campus has many historic buildings, including classical and modern styles. It has Kelvin Smith Library, Hayden Hall, etc. The DiSanto Stadium can accommodate 2,400 spectators and is the home of the American football team. The school also has a 400-acre university farm, about 10 miles from the campus, where students can conduct research and course studies in biology, ecology and art.

Cultural atmosphere: The school has more than 200 student organizations, and students can participate in various club activities according to their interests. The campus is about a 20-minute drive from downtown Cleveland, and students can visit downtown museums such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center for free.

Surrounding environment: Cleveland is one of the important industrial cities in the United States. Historically, it was the center of the steel, automobile and aviation industries. Today, the economy has transformed into a focus on medical, financial, high-tech and service industries. At the same time, Cleveland is also one of the centers of American culture, art and music, with many famous museums, theaters and concert halls. It is also one of the four major sports cities in the United States, with famous professional sports teams such as the Cavaliers, Indians and Brown Bears.