Learning in Dublin

Dublin, Ohio is synonymous with excellence in education with approximately 80 percent of Dublin residents possessing a bachelor’s or graduate degree.

Colleges & Universities

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its first class of 50 medical students on the new Dublin campus in the fall of 2014. The opening of Ohio University Dublin marked the beginning of an exciting legacy for the City of Dublin, the region and the future of health care in Ohio.

The College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) is making new connections on Ohio University’s Dublin Center. In April 2015, CHSP opened a new 86,000-square-foot Integrated Education Center on the campus, which houses Ohio University programs from the various schools and facilitates academic partnerships with Columbus State Community College and other Central Ohio colleges, universities and high schools. Programs from the OU College of Business and the George V. Voinovich School for Leadership and Public Affairs will be available in the future.

With 64 institutes of higher learning in Central Ohio, including The Ohio State University, the region offers a pipeline to 140,000 college students and 22,000 annual graduates.

Franklin University has been recognized as one of the Top Military-Friendly Colleges in America. Colleges featured on the Military-Friendly list go above and beyond in their approach to veterans and military families by offering additional services which include financial-aid opportunities beyond the norm, special counseling services, veteran-oriented career consulting and much more.

Prepared for Success

Dublin City Schools offers excellent academics, diverse opportunities, and a commitment to student success. The district is ranked No. 1 for best school districts in the Columbus area and No. 5 for districts in Ohio. The district earned the highest possible 5-star rating on the 2024 Ohio School Report Card, reflecting the district’s ongoing commitment to exceeding state standards and providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success. Niche.com ranks Dublin City Schools:

  • #1 Best School Districts in the Columbus Area
  • #1 Best Places to Teach in the Columbus Area
  • #1 Districts with the Best Teachers in the Columbus Area
  • #2 Districts with the Best Teachers in Ohio
  • #5 Best School Districts in Ohio
  • #17 Districts with the Best Teachers in America

Academies and Classes

Citizen U

Gain an improved understanding of Dublin’s government operations, civic engagement responsibilities and the talent it demands of its public servants.*
Citizen U 

Dublin Citizens’ Police Academy

Gain insight into the profession and operations of law enforcement. Topics include the arrest process, search and seizure, traffic stops, building searches and a firearms live-shooting experience.*
Citizens’ Police Academy 

Dublin Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy

This course focuses on leadership skills and community engagement as well as career management, networking and business mentorship.
The Leadership Academy 

Washington Township Citizens Fire Academy

In this firefighter-led academy, participants operate the “jaws of life,” use a charged fire hose on a live fire and rappelfrom a four-story training tower.
Citizens Fire Academy

*The class is open to non-Dublin residents. However, Dublin residents are given preference when the class roster is being selected. All applicants must be 18 years or older.

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