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Bowling Green State University

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Bowling Green State University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Bowling Green State University is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio. It suits students who want a large U.S. public university in the University System of Ohio with a research-focused profile.

  2. What you can study

    Bowling Green State University is described as a comprehensive public research university. Its early focus was teacher training and education, but the programme areas currently listed are not available, so the programme catalogue still needs to be confirmed on the university website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements, deadlines, and document list on the university website. The universityโ€™s website is the place to confirm language requirements, visa-related steps, and any programme-specific conditions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending in Bowling Green and the wider Ohio area.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that on the university website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, housing options, arrival timing, and whether your chosen programme has any extra requirements.

  6. How it compares

    With 2,515 universities in the United States, Bowling Green State University sits in a very crowded national system. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, part of the University System of Ohio, and classified as R2 with high research activity, so it will appeal more to students looking for a research-active public university than to those looking only for a small teaching-focused college.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Bowling Green State University

What type of university is Bowling Green State University?

It is a public research university.

Where is Bowling Green State University located?

It is in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States, about 15 miles south of Toledo.

How large is the main campus?

The main academic and residential campus covers 1,338 acres.

What is Bowling Green State Universityโ€™s research classification?

It is classified as R2: Doctoral Universities with high research activity.

Overview

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The 1,338-acre (541.5ย ha) main academic and residential campus is 15 miles (24ย km) south of Toledo, Ohio. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 as a normal school, specializing in teacher training and education. The university has developed from a small rural normal school into a comprehensive public research university. It is a part of the University System of Ohio and is currently classified as R2: Doctoral Universities with high research activity.

Programs at Bowling Green State University

50 programs across 4 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accountancy

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

Accountancy

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Advertising

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Media & Communication

Advertising

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Allied Health

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Allied Health

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Applied Business Economics

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Applied Business Economics

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art History

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art: Studio Art

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Asian Studies

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Dietetics

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Dietetics

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Other

PhD / Doctorate

PhD / Doctorate Arts, Design & Architecture

American Culture Studies

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4โ€“6 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
PhD / Doctorate Social Sciences & Psychology

American Culture Studies

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4โ€“6 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
PhD / Doctorate Life Sciences

Biological Sciences

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4โ€“6 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
PhD / Doctorate Life Sciences

Biological Sciences

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4โ€“6 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
PhD / Doctorate Computer Science & IT

Data Science

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 4โ€“6 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Business & Management

Analytics

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Computer Science & IT

Analytics

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Architecture

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Architecture

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Education

Art Education

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Education

Art Education

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art: 2D Studio Art

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art: 3D Studio Art

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art: Art History

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art: Digital Arts

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Business & Management

Business Administration

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Business & Management

Business Administration

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time
Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Online
Master's Degree Computer Science & IT

Data Science

Bowling Green State University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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