Introduction and Overview

The University of Toledo is a well-known public comprehensive university in Ohio, USA, with a total area of ​​450 acres and six campuses. The main campus is rated as one of the 20 most beautiful university campuses in the United States. The school offers five types of degree courses: undergraduate, master, doctoral, associate, and diploma courses, covering liberal arts, education, engineering, business, law, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, art, performance and other disciplines.

History and Establishment Time

The school was founded in 1872 and was originally named Toledo University of Arts and Commerce. In 1884, it was renamed Toledo Manual Training School. In 1914, it became the University of Toledo and became part of the Ohio State University system in 1967.

School Strength

Faculty: 80% of full-time teachers have doctoral degrees, there are more than 60 important scientific research centers, and the strong infrastructure makes the University of Toledo a nationally recognized high-level research institution in chemical engineering, drug development, biochemistry, economics, photochemistry, education, agriculture, machinery, business administration and other disciplines.

Academic achievements: fruitful results in scientific research. In fiscal year 2024, researchers received nearly $42 million in new awards, including more than $32 million in federal new awards, setting a record high. The school's research results in the fields of chemical engineering, drug development, biochemistry, etc. have had an important impact on academia and industry.

Student size: There are students from all 50 states in the United States and 102 countries in the world. In 2024, the total number of students on campus exceeded 15,000, including 12,002 undergraduates and 3,619 graduate students.

Institutional nature

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative spirit and practical ability, emphasize practical links such as internships, experiments, and research projects, so that students can apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of practical problems, encourage students to actively participate in scientific research and innovation activities, cultivate students' critical thinking and independent thinking ability, and provide students with comprehensive support to achieve personal success.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering research ranks 18th in the United States, pharmacy ranks 54th, and law ranks 93rd. The business school is accredited by AACSB, and the law school is one of the first 35 colleges in the United States to be recognized by the American Bar Association. In addition, majors such as medicine, nursing, chemistry, and international business also have certain advantages and characteristics.

Key laboratories: Wright Photovoltaic Innovation and Commercialization Center, dedicated to exploring new methods of collecting solar energy in outer space; the school also has multiple research centers and laboratories, such as laboratories in chemistry, biology, physics and other disciplines, which provide good conditions for scientific research and teaching in related disciplines.

Faculty

It has 10 colleges, namely the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Education, the School of Law, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Engineering, the University College, the School of Medicine, and the School of Health and Human Services.

Ranking

Ranked around 1001 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, around 1106 in the US NEWS World University Rankings, around 601 to 800 in the THE World University Rankings, around 601 in the ARWU World University Academic Rankings; around 193 in the overall ranking in the United States.

Cost

Undergraduates cost about $24,700 a year, and graduate students cost about $22,441 a year.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The main campus has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums and other facilities. The library has a rich collection of books, and students can borrow books, materials, audio-visual materials, etc. from the networked library for free. The school's student fitness center has advanced facilities and is considered one of the best student fitness centers in the United States. In addition, the school has 12 well-renovated on-campus dormitories, including traditional and suite-style rooms, providing students with a comfortable living environment.

Campus Culture: There are more than 300 student organizations covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other fields. Students can participate in various activities according to their interests and hobbies. The school's sports team is called "Rockets" and is a member of the China-US Conference. Students can participate in or watch various sports events and cheer for the school team.