Cleveland State University (CSU) is a public research university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Established in 1964, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across business, engineering, computer science, health sciences, education, law, arts and social sciences.

The university emphasises practical learning, research and career development. It reports partnerships with more than 250 organisations, including the Cleveland Clinic and NASA Glenn Research Center, and provides co-op, internship and other experiential learning opportunities.