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Our Location

Experience Life in Cleveland

We’re proud to call Cleveland home. Our location—just east of downtown in the University Circle neighborhood—places you in easy reach of endless opportunities that expand your campus experience.

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Our Neighborhood

With over 550 park-like acres, offers a vibrant urban environment that feels like an extension of Ðǿմ«Ã½ itself. From our campus, you’re just a short walk to some of Cleveland’s most outstanding destinations:

  • Severance Music Center, home to the world-renowned
  • the ,
  • the ,
  • the or
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Housing, shopping, and recreational facilities are all located in the area, with vibrant neighborhoods such as , and just up the road. And while University Circle is incredibly walkable, it’s easy to get to other neighborhoods across Cleveland through the !

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Our City

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.—and —Cleveland is a mid-sized metropolis on the shores of Lake Erie that boasts a big impact. We get high marks for our:

  • lively arts and cultural scene ( is the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York City)
  • professional sports teams (including the , , and )
  • extensive dining options
  • four-seasons climate
  • wealth of natural resources (Cuyahoga Valley National Park ranked among ¹ó°ù´Ç³¾³¾±ð°ù’s best places to go in 2025!)
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Start Exploring

Whether you’re passionate about music (see: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Beachland Ballroom), movies (see: A Christmas Story; Superman: Legacy), or simply having fun (see: everywhere else), our city has you covered—and our visitors’ bureau makes it easy with ready-made itineraries.

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Life in Cleveland
“One of my program administrators described the city as a small town that has all the big amenities, and it’s really true. From Playhouse Square to hiking in nature, you have it all.â€
– InKyoo H., medical physiology