Main facts about Kent State University (www.kent.edu) Kent State University was established in 1910 as a teacher preparatory university. Nowadays it is one of the main universities of its region, and it contributes significantly with the local economy. The university has around 40 thousand enrolled students, including 2,500 international students representing over 100 countries. As one of the biggest universities of the United States, Kent State has 8 campus located in Northeast Ohio, offering over 282 academic programs, such as bachelor, graduate, technical, and master’s degrees. Not to mention that Kent State has campuses located in New York, Florence, and Geneva. - Kent’s beautiful main campus is located in the city of Kent, Ohio (32 thousand inhabitants), it is near Cleveland (only 45 minutes away), Akron, Canton, and Pittsburgh. - Kent State is one of the main public schools in Northeast Ohio, and it counts with over 69 study centers, including the worldwide known Liquid Crystal Institute® - Its airport and golf course are located nearby the main campus. - Kent State counts with fourteen libraries distributed among its 8 campus. - Kent State University was the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked on the 2017 Best Colleges by the U.S. News & World Report. Living on Campus: - Over 6 thousand students live on Kent campus, they are distributed among 25 dorms. - The campus has 24 cafeterias, including 4 restaurants. Activities: - Kent State offers exchange programs in other countries, giving the international student the opportunity of not just studying in the U.S., but in the rest of the world too. - engagement, volunteer work, and community service. - Kent State has 26 club sports teams. - Kent State has over 400 student organizations, which provide activities all year long. - Kent State has the privilege of having two recreation centers, one with 150 thousand square feet and the other located in the residence halls so it is closer to the students. Campus Security: - Kent State is considered as one of the safest campus among the public universities in Ohio. - Kent State has been ranked 6th among the safest campuses in Ohio on the last 10 years by the FBI Uniform Crime Statistics - Kent State in considered one of the best 77 public universities in a research by Carniege Foundation for the Advancement of Education. - Kent State was already one of the 200 best universities of the world. According to Times Higher Education. ESL Center Kent State has an English program for international students in the campus, offering modules that last 7 weeks during all academic year for those who still need to improve their English proficiency. All students who want to join this course are welcome. More information at: https://www.kent.edu/english/esl-center Office of Global Education: International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS) The ISSS counselors offer all the support system that international students in Kent State need, counting with cultural and academic adaptation, visa and documentation support, and offer opportunities to make friends. There is an airport pickup service offered for the newcomers, cultural trips on campus region and in other cities of the U.S., cultural activities, and other events that stimulate integration with the local community. All this support contributes with international student’s success in their period of stay in Kent State University. Learn more: http://www.kent.edu/isss Facebook Page: Portuguese: https://www.facebook.com/Estude-em-Kent-State-1377074419016073/?view_public_for=1377074419016073 Spanish: https://www.facebook.com/Kent-State-en-Espa%C3%B1ol-368838890150133/