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Be a Force.

fastest-growing research university
in the Association of American Universities

Top 25

university in the U.S. for propelling students to real-world success and long-term impact (TIME)

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“New Ivy” private universities preparing students with the skills employers demand (Forbes)

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Where Bold Minds Converge.

At Case Western Reserve University, discovery happens at the intersections—where divergent disciplines, perspectives and expertise collide, and solutions accelerate.

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Put Your Purpose in Motion

With hundreds of programs in a variety of formats, we're confident you'll find the path to build your future.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate & Professional Programs

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Research and Innovation

Translating concepts from lab to clinic

Ozan Akkus and his team are developing new regenerative technologies to address muscular skeletal tissue degeneration. They licensed the technology to a startup company that's developing products for first-in-human applications.

Hear more about the research

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Find Yourself in Cleveland

Our hometown offers the best of both worlds: big-city opportunities in a tight-knit community. Here, you can immerse yourself in our robust arts scene, explore your entrepreneurial spirit, take in a pro sports win, enjoy our 50,000+ acres of parks and green spaces, or explore any number of other exciting adventures.

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More to Explore

No matter your interest, CWRU offers opportunities to match—from training in the arts to driving groundbreaking research to competing on the field.

The Arts

Music, theater and dance take center stage in Maltz Performing Arts Center and beyond.

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Collaborative Research

In the Roger E. Susi Interdisciplinary Research Building, researchers break down boundaries to spur breakthroughs.

Explore the Susi Building

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Athletics

From 19 D-III varsity athletics teams to dozens of club options, Spartans get in the game.

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“I applied here because of the academics, strong engineering program and strong opportunities for research. At the end of the day, I committed here because I really connected with the people.”

Katherine R., materials science and engineering