The University of Cincinnati offers students a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience.
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (20)
- BSARCH Architecture
- B.A. Art History
- B.F.A. Ballet
- B.Mus. Commercial Music Production
- B.Mus. Composition
- B.Sc. Fashion Design
- B.F.A. Fine Arts - Art
- B.Mus. Harpsichord
- BSDES Industrial Design
- BSID Interior Design
- B.Mus. Jazz Studies
- B.A. Music
- B.Mus. Music Education
- B.F.A. Musical Theater
- B.Mus. Organ
- B.Mus. Piano
- B.U.P. Urban Planning
- B.Sc. Urban Studies
Social Sciences (20)
- B.A. Africana Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Asian Studies
- B.B.A. Business Economics
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. Judaic Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. / B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Business & Management (15)
- B.B.A. Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Economics
- B.B.A. Entrepreneurship
- B.B.A. Finance
- B.B.A. Information Systems
- B.B.A. International Business
- B.B.A. Marketing
- B.A. / B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.B.A. Operations Management
Engineering & Technology (13)
- BSAEROE Aerospace Engineering
- BSBME Biomedical Engineering
- BSCHE Chemical Engineering
- BSCE Civil Engineering
Humanities (13)
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. French
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. History
- B.I.S. Interdisciplinary
- B.A. Liberal Arts
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Spanish
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.A. / B.Sc. Biological Sciences
- BSBME Biomedical Engineering
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Chemistry-ACS
- B.A. / B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Medical Sciences
- B.A. / B.Sc. Physics
Medicine & Health (10)
- B.Sc. Health Sciences
- B.Sc. Medical Sciences
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
Computer Science & IT (5)
- BSCOMPE Computer Engineering
- B.F.A. Electronic Media
- B.B.A. Information Systems
Education & Training (5)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- B.Sc. Environmental Studies
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.A. Geology
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- BSFSET Fire Science
- B.B.A. Real Estate
- B.S.W. Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Journalism & Media (2)
- B.F.A. Electronic Media
- B.A. Journalism
Law (2)
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice
- B.Sc. Paralegal Studies
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- B.Sc. Horticulture
About
History
- 1870: the City of Cincinnati established the University of Cincinnati, which later absorbed the two predecessor institutions.
- 1906: the University of Cincinnati created the first cooperative education program in the world. For many years, the University of Cincinnati was the second oldest and second largest municipal university in the country.
Education
Powered by knowledge, ideas, and minds, Next Lives Here amplifies our core missions of teaching, research, and service—from preparing faculty to “teach tomorrow” to pioneering the next cure to solving human-centered problems in the far corners of the globe.
Research
At our research-intensive, urban public university, we are proud to embolden the next generation of research pioneers. Our world-renowned researchers and scholars collaborate across disciplines, colleges and campuses as they address the most pressing challenges throughout the world and in our communities.
Career
Lindner Career Services is here to support the career development of all students in the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. From defining your career path to searching for a full time position, we can help you with it all. We strive to be innovative and effective in getting students into their ideal career position.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
201 100
2019
301
2018
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
251
2020
251
2019
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
601 -40
2020
561 -20
2019
541
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
-
2020
196 -7
2019
189
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Distance learning at UC involves a wide network that builds on the institution's infrastructure - academic, technical, faculty and student support, and administrative. Below are a few of the vast array of resources available to faculty and staff who deliver online/distance learning courses and programs.
Housing services
Residence Hall communities provide a wide variety of programs and events — hundreds every year, in fact. From academic help to intramural sports teams to social activities, there’s always something happening in the halls and throughout campus. Getting there is just a quick stroll.
Library services
The University of Cincinnati Libraries is an integral partner in the university's efforts to achieve its core mission of teaching, research and community engagement. Through the work of our Strategic Plan, and with the realization of our mission and vision, we support the platforms of academic excellence and the innovation agenda outlined in the university's #Next Lives Here strategic directions.
ICT services
UC students may download several software packages, including Microsoft Office 365, free of charge. Please go to Software for Students for details and links.
Medical services
At UC Health, we not only lead the region in breakthroughs, we embrace a spirit of purpose – allowing us to offer our patients and their families something that surpasses traditional healthcare providers. At UC Health, we offer hope.
Student Life
Sports facilities
Athletics are deeply ingrained into who we are as Bearcats. Whether you want to come and watch our outstanding Division I athletes compete in person or you are one to take to the field yourself, we’ve got you covered.
Student clubs
- Kappa Epsilon
- Kappa Psi
- Phi Lambda Sigma
- SNPhA
- Tribunal
Accreditation
The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The Higher Learning Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, many of UC's academic programs carry specialized accreditation specific to the field.
Student Reviews
Education
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It was a perfect journey until now. I've experienced different things and I enjoyed every single moment of my study path.
University Experiences
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
english is not my mother tounge but in here the university really expect us to speak english whenever we were around the building so weve got used to it rapidly
Awesome School
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I loved my experience at UC, they have a fantastic way to giving their students real life experience through internship and co-op experiences.
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