where education meets opportunity
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Get ready to embark on a college journey that is uniquely yours. At the intersection of education and opportunity, you'll find the University of Cincinnati. A top-ranked experience-based learning program with a vibrant campus community and big-city opportunities converge to create your one-of-a-kind college experience.
Experience that pays off: Average student loan debt is 12.2% lower than peer institutions.
Earn while you learn: Earn an average of $10,500 per semester through co-op and internships.
Build your community: UC is a global destination with Bearcats from all 50 states and 120+ countries.
Discover the Queen City: Top-ranked parks, award-winning entertainment, a thriving arts scene — you’ll find something new at every turn.
Create lifelong connections: Our unwavering Bearcats pride unites our 50,000 students and 340,000 alumni around the globe.
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where ambition
meets experience
For the ambitious and determined, your path to success will be filled with real-world work experience. At UC, you earn while you learn through our top-ranked co-op and internship program. UC co-op students earn a collective $75 million — that's an average of $10,500 per student each semester. Plus, you can gain up to 1.5 years of paid work experience before you graduate, helping you stand out from the crowd and land your dream job.
where spirit
meets community
For engaged and lively Bearcats, our energetic campus community will make you feel right at home. Students come from 121 countries and all 50 states, ensuring you’ll always find a new connection or friend. And this isn’t your average college town. One day you’re in historic Nippert Stadium cheering on the ”red and black” to victory with thousands of your fellow Bearcats, and the next day you’re heading to your first co-op experience at a Fortune 500 company in downtown Cincinnati, just minutes from campus. With the major excitement of UC’s campus community and everything the Cincinnati has to offer, you’ll fall in love with the Queen City.
where curiousity
meets careers
For the curious and open-minded, say hello to your new sandbox — here exploration knows no limits. Through our co-op and internship program, you can test different career paths in your field before you graduate. This means you’ll gain a better understanding of what you truly want to do after college. And at UC, you’re not confined to the boundaries of campus. The world is your classroom. Experiment with work experiences in different cities across the country, choose from more than 65 countries in which to study abroad — or both!
where imagination
meets impact
For the artistic and creative, the Queen City has everything you need and more to invest in your passions and fuel your impact on the world. From taking the stage to tackling real-world problems, Cincinnati is ranked among the top cities in the country thanks to our vibrant arts scene and connections to innovation. With our urban location just minutes from downtown, you’ll find inspiration around every corner.
where passion
meets purpose
For the confident and involved, prepare to immerse yourself in a community of 50,000 Bearcats. Find your tribe with our 500+ student organizations, explore career opportunities at Fortune 500 companies or startups around the nation and in our own backyard and study abroad in more than 65 countries. There’s no shortage of ways to get involved, foster your leadership skills and build your network to help you reach your goals.