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Access the exceptional education and world-class faculty that BGSU is known for – no matter your location.
#1 public university in Ohio for student experience and learning opportunities
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Why choose BGSU Online?
Career opportunities
Outstanding value
High-quality online education
Flexibility
Personalized support
#1 university in Ohio for career preparation
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We can help you reach your career goals – whether it's a raise, promotion or new career. Our Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections is an invaluable resource.
BGSU’s remarkable value combined with our reputable online education creates a return on investment that year after year earns a 96% satisfaction rating from students.
Learn from the same world-class professors as our on-campus students.
Our faculty is highly experienced and accomplished, and serves as the cornerstone for our reputation as a nationally ranked university.
Earn a degree on your terms, at your pace, while balancing work, family or other commitments.
Many of our programs allow you to choose your program start date.
BGSU is the only university in Ohio and one of just ten in the nation to earn the
Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs
We earned that certification by providing the critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed and continually improving our services based on student feedback.
Fifth consecutive year
#1 public university in the Midwest students would choose again
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One of the best online master's in education programs
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One of the best online criminal justice programs in the nation
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#1 in Ohio for online MBA
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Program course schedules
Our online programs are offered in three formats designed to meet each student’s unique needs.
A place where you belong
BGSU is proud of its reputation as a public university for the public good. We are dedicated to helping all students get their degree, design the careers they want and make an impact in their communities.
Undergraduate students
It’s never too late to pursue your education. Our online degree completion programs can help you finish what you started.
Ranked among the Nation’s Best Online Bachelor's Programs
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Graduate students
Going to school while working or caring for a family can be tough. Our graduate certificate and degree programs offer the flexibility you need while looking to advance your career or start a new one.
#1 in the nation for student engagement in online master's business programs
U.S. News & World Report
Military students
We provide personalized support and a flexible course structure – ideal for the unique needs of military or veteran students.
Both the U.S. News & World Report and the Military Times' Best for Vets rank BGSU as
#1 university in the Midwest for supporting veterans and military students
International students
Earn the degree you want without leaving home. BGSU offers a high-quality education at an outstanding value.
Note: International students who enroll in online programs are not eligible for F-1 visas. International students with F-1 visas cannot enroll in an entirely online program while residing in the U.S.
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