About the school

The University of Toledo was established in 1872. The College of Arts and Letters at the university, which leads the liberal arts education and research, today aims to develop creative and collaborative citizens through their programmes in Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

University of Toledo’s 31 academic programmes are nationally ranked by the U.S. News and World Report. The College seeks to impart lifelong learning, multicultural understanding, global competency, and a sense of responsibility to its students. Notable alumni like Jeff Kuhlman (principal owner of KuhlHawk Ventures Inc.) and Andrew Makadsi (Beyonce's art director) are living proof of the success of the college’s mission.

Where is the school located?

The University is situated on Bancroft Street in Toledo, Ohio. The cultural opportunities that the city offers are vast. It is also known as one of the best places to build a career. The college has been producing skilled professionals for over a century now.

Life at the College of Arts and Letters

Along with providing the specialised skills and expertise needed to pursue a chosen career, the College of Arts and Letters also helps the students develop their leadership and extracurricular abilities. The college serves as both the creative and intellectual face of the University of Toledo.

Students of the College of Arts and Letters can choose between the on-campus and off-campus accommodation facilities available. The college has residence halls, apartment complexes, and a specialised townhouse called McComas Village. The residential buildings have fully furnished rooms and other amenities like Wi-Fi, 24/7 support, laundry services, recreational facilities, and more.

The Commuter Student Services of the University assists students in finding off-campus housing facilities. The university encourages its students to live on campus due to the engaging and vibrant student life it provides.

Students can join several student communities and participate in campus activities. There are over 450 registered organisations on the campus. These student bodies provide great opportunities for students to connect and network with like-minded peers.

Students can opt for healthy and diverse meal plans according to their convenience. Rocket Dining at the University provides students with a number of menu options. It utilises fresh produce and prepares well-balanced diets. Students can also eat at various locations on campus, like Chick-fil-A, True Burger, Food Hall, Freshens, and many more.

The university boasts a baseball team, Toledo Mudhens, which is quite popular in the city. It also has its hockey and football teams known as the Toledo Walleye hockey team and Toledo Bullfrogs arena football team, respectively. Recreational facilities include the Student Recreation Centre, the Morse Fitness Centre, pools, group fitness sessions, personal training, and more.

Groome Transportation operates on-campus shuttle services for students and faculty. The students can download the TransLoc app to track the location of the bus. Apart from that, TARPS services are available for students to commute on the campus if they show a valid UToledo ID.

Additional benefits of studying at the College of Arts and Letters

• Distinguished Faculty: The experienced faculty of the College of Arts and Letters engages students in exciting research activities that are relevant on the local, national, and international levels.

• Extensive International Student Support: International students and scholars can approach the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for assistance to expand cultural understanding and help with professional development services.

• Active Campus Life: The College organises numerous scholarly lectures, film screenings, art exhibitions, plays, concerts, and many other activities that enhance students’ studies.

Admissions criteria

The following are the general admission criteria laid down by the University of Toledo- College of Arts and Letters for international graduate applicants.

• A 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 2.70 out of 4.0 scale
• Official certified or attested copies of degree or diploma certificates
• Official transcripts are required. If they are not issued in English, their translations should also be provided.
• A Statement of Purpose needs to be submitted
• A resume or CV is required
• Submit a writing sample
• Provide 3 letters of recommendation
• GRE is not needed
• Applicants must submit proof of financial resources to support their study at UToledo
• Proof of English language proficiency is required. You must obtain the minimum score in the following exams to be eligible- PTE: 58, IELTS: 6.5 overall, TOEFL: 550 (PBT), 80 (iBT), and Duolingo: 105

To learn about programme-specific application details, visit the College of Graduate Studies website.

Fees and other expenses

An estimated cost breakdown of the expenses a graduate student could incur while studying at the University of Toledo-College of Arts and Letters is given below:

• Health insurance (fall): $897
• Graduate miscellaneous service fee: $16.87/credit hour
• International student services fee: $50/semester

For details and any updates regarding the above cost information, please visit the tuition and fees page.

Job placements

The Career Services of the University of Toledo is committed to aiding students in building their careers. It offers a wide range of online tools to help students find jobs and internships.

• Extensive Internship Opportunities: Students can check the Handshake portal to find career events, internships, and full-time and part-time job opportunities. Other available resources students can use to source internships are the Student Opportunity Centre, GoinGlobal for worldwide internships and jobs, and Parker Dewey which lists micro-internships from a variety of fields and industries. Additionally, students can access the Disney College Programme and the Washington Centre Academic Internship Programme which are ideal ways to gain experiential learning experience.