“Education for Citizenship” is the official motto of The Ohio State University, signifying a profound commitment to preparing students to meaningfully contribute to society through knowledge, service, and leadership .
The Ohio State University (OSU), founded in 1870 in Columbus, Ohio, is a premier public land-grant research university and a proud member of the Association of American Universities. OSU stands among the largest U.S. universities, with 60,046 students at its Columbus main campus and 65,405 across all campuses . It offers over 400 undergraduate and graduate programs, organized across 16 colleges.