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Be a Force.

fastest-growing research university
in the Association of American Universities

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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

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Research and Innovation

Solving problems related to metals manufacturing

Using an early cancer research award provided by the Department of Energy, Christine Duval’s research goals include producing valuable metals that can be used for cancer treatment or medical imaging.

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The music of the brain

Inside the new Brain Media Lab at Case Western Reserve University, musicians, scientists, and engineers assemble musical instruments, speakers and devices for recording and monitoring brain electrical activity. With these devices, the team has a creative aim: translating brain activity into audible sounds and using them to create music.

Discover the Brain Media Lab

The Brain Media Lab team of musicians, scientists, and engineers. Front row, from left: Francesca Brittan, PhD, Vera Tobin, PhD, and Kerry Richardson, MFA. Back row, from left: Steven Ciampaglia, EdD, Stephan Haluska, MFA, and Tracy Mortimer, a professional musician. — Jasmine Vo

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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.

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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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“At CWRU, I know my work in the community is going to make me a more compassionate and community-centered physician, while my research will make me a more scientific physician. It all compounds together.”

Ruchika K., MD student