History
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here, underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion. The university traces its origins to 1819, and celebrated its bicentennial in 2019.
Education
- UC offers an education that’s both rigorous and relevant — hundreds of academic programs, many nationally ranked, all with opportunities for real-world learning. From study abroad and co-ops to artistic performances and portfolios, you can graduate with transcripts and a resume. UC’s MBA ranks third in the country for return on investment (Bloomberg Businessweek).
Research
- UC has been called a "research heavyweight" and "one of America's top public research universities." In fact, the university has nearly 200 years of history as a research pioneer. UC scientists invented the world's first electronic organ, antihistamine, heart-lung machine and oral polio vaccine.
Career
We offer personalized career services to help you navigate the careering process, from resume reviews to mock interviews. Our business graduates achieve a placement rate of 92% with an average starting salary of more than $90K
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
301 -100
2023
201 100
2022
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
761 -70
2024
691 10
2023
701
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
2025
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2024
210 -7
2023
203
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.
Student services
- African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC)
- Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)
- LGBTQ Center
- Women's Center
- Student Activities and Leadership Development
- Office of Equity & Inclusion
- Accessibility Resources
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Housing services
- The University of Cincinnati offers graduate and family housing options in multiple apartment communities conveniently located to campus facilities.
Library services
- The University of Cincinnati Libraries is an integral partner in the university’s efforts to achieve its #NEXT Lives Here strategic directions. With the launch of the University of Cincinnati Libraries Strategic Plan, 2024-2027, we are increasing our impact by focusing on four Strategic Directions: Enrich Our Collections, Expand Our Impact, Strengthen Our Organization and Support Our Students.
ICT services
- The IT Service Desk provides assistance with password resets, data and phone, email, wireless access, VPN, UCFlex, Catalyst, and more. IT services are conveniently located within college buildings for ease of access.
Medical services
- University Health Services offers comprehensive clinical services to students enrolled at the university. An embedded mental health clinician is available within each college, including the Lindner College of Business, to assist students.
Campus life
We love talking about how beautiful our campus is, but don't take our word for it! Forbes magazine listed UC’s campus “among the world's most beautiful” for good reason. With diverse academic settings, cutting-edge labs, open green spaces and pedestrian pathways, our campus is consciously designed to promote intellectual curiosity and enhance student life.
Sports facilities
- We offer a wide variety of group fitness classes each semester ranging from restorative yoga to R.I.P.P.E.D. The university features two fitness facilities, serving students across campus, at the main Campus Recreation Center and the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley.
Student clubs
The University of Cincinnati has over 600 registered student organizations that create connections, build community, and develop leaders on campus. From professional societies and cultural clubs to service organizations and recreational groups, there's a place for you to belong, grow, and lead.
Accreditation
- The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- ABET, recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, is the recognized accrediting body for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
- The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).