Oklahoma State University Global

What Oklahoma State University Global does

OSU Global is the strategic and administrative center for Oklahoma State University's global engagement activities, operating as a division within the public land-grant university system headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It consolidates academic programs, study abroad operations, international student support, trade development services, and global partnerships under a single organizational umbrella that has existed in various forms since the School of International Studies was created by the OSU Board of Regents in July 1998. The institution's international legacy traces back to the 1950s Point Four Program under President Henry G. Bennett and the 1954 agreement with Ethiopia's Imperial Government that established Haramaya University. The School was renamed to the School of Global Studies and Partnerships in 2026.

Its core products and services include the Master of Science in Global Studies with four focus areas (Global Business and Trade, Global Leadership and Development, Global Communication and Public Diplomacy, and Global Disaster and Crisis Management), plus undergraduate minors and graduate certificates. The Center for Global Learning manages study abroad programs including reciprocal exchange with 55+ international partners in 30+ countries and the National Student Exchange with 170+ US/Canada universities, supported by the proprietary 360 GLE virtual platform. Supporting units include the Office of International Students and Scholars, Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development (CITD), English Language and Intercultural Center, Fulbright and Global Scholar Support Office, Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies Program, Global Leaders Program, and the OSU Mexico office housed at UPAEP in Puebla.

The business model operates as a university administrative unit rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from graduate tuition set by the OSU Bursar (varying by in-state vs. out-of-state residency), study abroad program fees, scholarship and grant funding (including $1M+ annually in study abroad scholarships), and professional services fees from the CITD for Oklahoma businesses. The unit has no independent ownership, no venture funding, and no external investors; it is wholly funded and controlled by Oklahoma State University through state appropriations and tuition.

Name

Oklahoma State University Global

Legal name

Oklahoma State University

Website

https://global.okstate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OSU Global is the strategic and administrative center for Oklahoma State University's global engagement, delivering the MS in Global Studies academic program, study abroad operations, international student support, and trade advisory services to students, faculty, Oklahoma businesses, and the Stillwater community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Career & Employability Integration Support (Work Culture, Networking, Job Readiness) (EDAIAKAH), Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK), University-Sponsored International Internships & Co-op Placements (EDAIAFAB), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• Global academic programs
• International student services
• Study abroad exchange programs
• International trade development

Headquarters

HQ city

Stillwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Global Studies, including tuition for international students, study abroad program fees, and certificate programs.
2. Trade Development Services: The CITD provides export and trade advisory services to Oklahoma businesses as part of the university's land-grant extension mission, serving as a statewide resource for international trade.
3. Global Partnerships Programs: Programs with partner institutions including exchange programs, dual degree opportunities (such as with UPAEP in Mexico), and short-term mobility programs that generate revenue through program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OSU Global is the strategic and administrative center for Oklahoma State University's global engagement, delivering the Master of Science in Global Studies, undergraduate minor in International Studies, and graduate certificates through the School of Global Studies. It coordinates study abroad programs, international student and scholar services, Fulbright and global scholarship support, and over 500 international institutional partnerships. The Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development provides export advisory services to Oklahoma businesses, and the OSU Mexico office at UPAEP extends the university's presence into Mexico.

Product overview

OSU Global serves as the strategic and administrative center for Oklahoma State University's global engagement, operating as a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected programs and services. The core academic offering is the School of Global Studies with its Master of Science in Global Studies, supporting four focus areas (Global Business and Trade, Global Leadership and Development, Global Communication and Public Diplomacy, and Global Disaster and Crisis Management), complemented by undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. The Center for Global Learning manages study abroad opportunities including exchange programs, National Student Exchange (170+ U.S./Canada universities), and 55+ international partners across 30+ countries. Supporting services include the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Fulbright and Global Scholar Support Office, and Humphreys Travel Grants for merit-based study abroad funding. Global Partnerships facilitates 500+ institutional partnerships with key initiatives in China, Mexico, and Ethiopia. The Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development provides Oklahoma businesses with export advisory services. OSU Mexico operates as the university's first international office at UPAEP in Puebla. Additional specialized programs include the Global Leaders Program for leadership development, the Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies Program, and the Afghan Family Project for community resettlement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Henry G. Bennett Global Fellows Award: Award program honoring distinguished leaders who have provided leadership in addressing complex global issues, named after former OSU President Henry G. Bennett.
• Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development
• Center for Global Learning
• Global Leaders Program
• Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies (IPGS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 961 students awarded scholarships totaling over $1M for study abroad in 2024-25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and key.

• Stillwater Sister City - Kameoka, JapanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Stillwater celebrates a 40-year partnership with its sister city, Kameoka, Japan, demonstrating long-standing international cultural ties.
• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023OSU Mexico office is housed at UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico. Offers 31 undergraduate courses and 12 graduate courses. The partnership enables dual degree programs, COIL opportunities, and spring break study abroad trips.
• Office of China ProgramskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Established in 2010, identifies, assists, and serves major OSU campus-wide missions in China. Brings awareness to China-related resources available to the Cowboy community.
• Ethiopia / Haramaya UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1954OSU's history of international relations with Ethiopia began in 1954. OSU signed agreement with Imperial Ethiopian government and Emperor Haile Selassie to create Haramaya University and Jimma Technical School. Over 100 OSU faculty members moved to Ethiopia establishing foundations for Jimma, Haramaya and Debra Zeit agricultural research facility.
• Fudan UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFudan Summer Session Program offers 16 content courses and 3 Chinese language courses at different levels covering topics in History and Culture, Society and Politics, Business and Economy, and Global Issues of the 21st Century. Students receive program certificates and official transcripts from Fudan University upon completion.
• Southwest Jiaotong UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-Term Intern Program for University-College Engineering Students, providing engineering students with international internship opportunities.
• ECAR (Every Campus a Refuge)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSU joined the ECAR network supporting universities engaged in refugee resettlement processes in their communities. A campus advisory committee provides oversight for university efforts around refugee resettlement.
• National Student Exchange (170+ universities)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSU participates in the National Student Exchange, partnering with over 170 universities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, allowing students to explore study opportunities across North America.
• Catholic Charities of Eastern OklahomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in resettling Afghan refugees in the Stillwater community, working with OSU on the Afghan Family Project.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ohio State University - Office of International Affairs: Much larger Big Ten peer with an expansive Office of International Affairs covering study abroad, international student services, and partnerships. Functions as a broad incumbent in the same higher-education internationalization space.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Established non-profit study abroad provider that OSU students access through the 'Approved Third-Party Providers' channel. Functions as a broad incumbent in the international education space.

Direct peers

• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP): Direct international partner hosting the OSU Mexico Office. Functions as a peer academic institution in the dual-degree, COIL, and study abroad partnership.
• Indiana University - Office of International Services: Public university with similar size and structure for global programs. Comparable offerings in study abroad, international student support, and academic programs in international/global studies.
• Purdue University - Office of Global Partnerships and Programs: Direct peer as another large public land-grant institution with comparable international programs, study abroad, and global partnerships offices. Operates with similar mission and administrative structure as OSU Global.
• Haramaya University: Direct international partner in Ethiopia, originally established with OSU support in 1954. Functions as a peer institution in the historical Ethiopia-Point Four Program relationship.
• Fudan University: Direct international partner institution offering the Fudan Summer Session Program to OSU students. Functions as a peer institution in the international exchange relationship.
• Texas A&M University - Education Abroad: Land-grant peer with a large-scale education abroad operation and global partnerships. Comparable in mission and program structure as a state university international engagement unit.
• Michigan State University - International Studies and Programs: Land-grant peer university with a comparable global engagement structure including study abroad, international student services, and partnerships. Similar scale and mission in internationalizing a state university system.

Emerging players

• IES Abroad: Third-party study abroad provider used by many US universities including land-grant institutions. Comparable as a study abroad delivery mechanism serving similar student segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/okstate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@okstateu
• Facebookfacebook.com/39013362306
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/okstate-global
• Instagraminstagram.com/okstate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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