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Kent State University - Kent

Kent, Ohio, USA

800 East Summit Street

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About

Welcome to Kent State, one of the best Ohio universities. Whether students choose the top-10-ranked Fashion School, the renowned School of Nursing or the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent State has a degree program designed to get students where they want to go. Since its founding as a teacher-training school in 1910, Kent State has become an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and beyond as a premiere university in Ohio. Kent State University has also earned acclaim for applying new knowledge to address the needs of the communities it serves and society as a whole through a vast array of continuing education courses and much more. At Kent State University, people hail from every corner of the globe to do work that paves the way for a brighter tomorrow. Students will find world-class faculty serving as researchers and mentors. Alumni leaders in business, healthcare, education and beyond, and students unafraid to break the mold and push boundaries. Why Kent State University Campus Life: Kent State University strives to be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice and invaluable outcomes to better our society. We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment. Facilities: Kent State University is proud to host many centers and institutes — each of which supports the institution's teaching, research and public service mission in its own unique way. The university has a long, strong history of public-private partnerships and of sharing the expertise of our world-class faculty and highly trained staff far beyond campus boundaries. Culture: With 116 nationalities on campus, Kent is a place where everyone is welcomed for who they are. And with more than 400 student clubs and a nonstop calendar of events, students will feel at home in no time. Kent State University's energizing atmosphere will encourage students to try new things, develop their strengths and expand their horizons. Location: Kent State University is located just a short drive from Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and Canton. These major cities offer plenty to see and do with access to concert venues, entertainment districts, world-class museums, premium shopping outlets, parks and zoos, and professional sporting events. Nearby students can also find spectacular scenery with hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and biking, or fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, and swimming in rivers, lakes and along beaches.

Why Kent State University - Kent

  • Co-op / internship pathways
  • Work-while-studying friendly
  • Conditional offer letters available
  • 349 programs listed on Zinjet
  • Post-graduation work permit: Eligible (PGWP participating)
  • Co-op / internship: Available
  • Work while studying: Available
  • Conditional offer letter: Available

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Features

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Additional highlights

  • Post-graduation work permit: Eligible (PGWP participating)
  • Co-op / internship: Available
  • Work while studying: Available
  • Conditional offer letter: Available
  • Institution type: Public

Location

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Kent State University - Kent

Kent, USA

800 East Summit Street

Kent

Ohio

44240

USA

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800 East Summit Street, Kent, Ohio, 44240, USA

Programs

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