UNITAR-Oberlin Collegiate Program
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Areas of Study
We offer an expansive and rigorous educational program with more than 40 academic majors in the College of Arts & Sciences, 42 areas of private, applied study across a range of disciplines in the Conservatory of Music, and more than a dozen interdisciplinary minors and integrative concentrations.
Academics at Oberlin
The Oberlin Conservatory of Music
The Arts at Oberlin
Sciences at Oberlin
Living and Dining at Oberlin
Student Life
Oberlin Athletics
Downtown Oberlin & Tappan Square
The Student Experience
Our bloggers provide an inside view of living and learning on Oberlin’s campus. Here’s their take on what makes Oberlin such a special place.
Expanding My Horizons
Time doesn’t wait around for anyone.
Yuhki Ueda ’24
Manila, Philippines
Majors: Piano, Psychology
7 Questions, 7 Obie Alumnx
Oberlin has a rich alumni network both within and outside the country.
Aishwarya Krishnaswamy ’23
Mumbai, India
Major: Psychology
My Trips to the Big Apple
One of the top things on my American college bucket list: Spend time in New York City.
Lucas Draper ’23
Melbourne, Australia
Major: Computer Science
Oberlin Publications
Browse these publications to learn about Oberlin’s students, programs, and campus.
Oberlin College Viewbook
This 58-page publication provides an in-depth look at Oberlin.
Oberlin Conservatory Viewbook
Learn about Oberlin’s renowned Conservatory of Music.
At Oberlin, we believe deeply in the power of music, and the arts more broadly, to foster connections between individuals and facilitate expansive new opportunities and access.
William Quillen, Dean of the Conservatory of Music
More Reasons to Choose Oberlin
Research Opportunities
Have you seen what our students are working on with their faculty mentors? In everything from neuroscience to art history, Obies ask great questions and learn how to rigorously pursue the answers.
Music for Arts & Sciences Students
You don't have to be enrolled in the Conservatory to take advantage of our incredible music resources—including pursuing majors and minors in music through the College.
Engaging with Art
Our art museum’s collection, hailed among the best of any college art museum in the nation, has notable strengths in African, ancient, American, Asian, European, and modern and contemporary art.
Immersive English Program
In partnership with UNITAR, Oberlin’s English for Speakers of Other Languages program helps you develop proficiency to be able to succeed as a student here.
The Living Machine
Our environmental studies building has a “living machine” that treats and recycles wastewater on-site.
Performance Ensembles
Conservatory students perform in small and large ensembles from the moment they arrive on campus—we produce 500+ performances a year.
Admissions Process
The basic process for applying as a UNITAR student is the same as the regular admissions process for international students, with a few modifications.
Photo credit: Clarissa Heart ’20