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Access the exceptional education and world-class faculty that BGSU is known for – no matter your location.

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#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

The Wall Street Journal

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.

Program course schedules

Our online programs are offered in three formats designed to meet each student’s unique needs.

7-week

Accelerated, 100% online courses with customized support to help you navigate a condensed 7-week schedule

15-week

A traditional university pace with 15-week, 100% online courses

Hybrid

15-week semesters with a blend of in-person and online classes

Program spotlight: Degrees for in-demand careers

Discover some of the BGSU Online majors and programs that will make you a highly sought-after candidate after graduation.

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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.

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BGSU News

BGSU recognized as national leader in providing career services to its students Less than a year after its opening, the BGSU Kuhlin Career Hub was honored with the Career Services Pursuit of Excellence Award
BGSU takes top honors in Ohio for student experience and opportunities, nation as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings The Wall Street Journal recognized BGSU once again as one of the nation's best colleges for its unmatched student experience and commitment to providing an education of value.
BGSU partners on $31.3M innovation hub poised to strengthen Ohio's economy, create jobs BGSU, The University of Toledo and regional public and private entities are building upon the region’s existing industrial and research capabilities to establish Ohio as a global leader in glass technology through the Northwest Ohio Glass Innovation Hub.