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University of Cincinnati

60 West Charlton Street
Cincinnati , OH  45219    Map it

School web site         https://www.uc.edu/

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Institution Type

Doctorate-Granting University

Degrees offered

Associate
Bachelor
Career/Undergraduate Certificate
Master
Doctorate

Campus Character:

Urban
Co-educational
Public

Nearest ELS Center(s):

Cincinnati, OH

ELS Level Required:

• Associate: 112
• Master: 112
• Bachelor: 112
• Doctorate: 112
• Career/Undergraduate Certificate: 112

Student Life:

The University of Cincinnati has a large and exciting international community, with more than 3,000 international students from 115 different countries studying at UC each year. The University of Cincinnati actively benchmarks its services against colleges and universities worldwide, and has been named one of the Top 5 Best Universities for International Students by International Student Barometer. Students can participate in over 500 student clubs and organizations, cheer on the Cincinnati Bearcats at a variety of sporting events, and benefit from the vibrant art and nightlife of Cincinnati, Ohio - just steps from UC's campus.

Rankings:

ACADEMIC RANKING OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES : [ Year: 2021, Rank: - ] Top 300 World Universities
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEK : [ Year: 2021, Rank: 99 ] Best Full-time MBA Programs
PRINCETON REVIEW : [ Year: 2021, Rank: - ] Among the "Best 385 Colleges"
PRINCETON REVIEW : [ Year: 2021, Rank: - ] Among the "Best Green Universities"
PRINCETON REVIEW : [ Year: 2021, Rank: - ] Best Midwestern Colleges & Universities
PRINCETON REVIEW : [ Year: 2021, Rank: 31 ] Top 50 Game Design
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS : [ Year: 2021, Rank: 601-650 ] Among the World's Top Universities
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION : [ Year: 2021, Rank: 251-300 ] Top 300 World Universities
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEK : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 86 ] Top 100 Business School
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 100 ] Best Colleges for Veterans
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 143 ] Best Value Schools
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 143 ] Top National Universities
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 5 ] Top Co-ops/Internships
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 65 ] Top Public Schools
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 83 ] Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2020, Rank: 90 ] Best Undergraduate Business Programs
FORBES MAGAZINE : [ Year: 2019, Rank: - ] America's Top Colleges
U.S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT : [ Year: 2016, Rank: - ] National Universities with the Most International Students
FORBES MAGAZINE : [ Year: 2011, Rank: - ] Most Beautiful College Campus
ACADEMIC RANKING OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES :
PAYSCALE ROI RANKINGS : Best Colleges Based on Salary Potentia

Admissions & Academic Information

Academic Calendar

• Semesters

Study Opportunities

• University offers Concurrent Enrollment.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate

• Application(s) (Completed, Signed and Dated).
• Official Transcript(s) with grade scale legend and English translation: one sealed envelope and one unsealed envelope for UAS review.
  Applicants from Saudi Arabia must provide transcripts from all 3 years of study (not just the final)
• Graduation Certificate/Diploma if not part of transcript
• Professional Transcript Evaluation 
  All NACES members; Evaluation for students with post-secondary study (even if not seeking credits)
  -   Course by Course evaluation required for transfer applicants.
  -   Acceptable providers:
  * ECE* Joseph Silny* WES* Evaluation Service, Inc.* Educational Perspectives
• Statement of Purpose, Essay or Writing Sample 
  Not required for conditional apps; Regular Admission Freshman requires The Common Application essay.
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
  1 envelope(s) signed, sealed and labeled in English with student's name and recommender's name(s)
  Encouraged but not required
• Proof of English Proficiency for regular admission
  Duolingo accepted: 95 or 105 depending on major
  * TOEFL PB* TOEFL PB* IELTS* PTE
• Accepts scans/photocopies of all Application documents
• Standardized test scores may be required.
• Interview /audition and/or portfolio may be required depending on major: https://app.getacceptd.com/ccm
• The UC Proof of Math Ability Requirement or an ACT/SAT score is due at the time of matriculation for all international freshmen and ELS students (entering any program in the College of Business and Design, Art, Architecture and Planning (DAAP).

Items below may be due after enrollment or for Visa purposes (NOT an admission requirement)

• University Placement Tests.
  UCs own English and math tests; Conditionally admitted students must take test for full admission

Graduate

• Application(s) (Completed, Signed and Dated).
• Official Transcript(s) with grade scale legend and English translation: one sealed envelope and one unsealed envelope for UAS review.
  Official transcripts are required only after the applicant has accepted an offer of admission.
• Graduation Certificate/Diploma if not part of transcript
• Copy of Passport Picture Page
• Statement of Purpose, Essay or Writing Sample
  Varies by major
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
  3 envelope(s) signed, sealed and labeled in English with student's name and recommender's name(s)
  Recommender information required; recommendations must be submitted electronically.
  Reference Information Request.pdf
• Proof of English Proficiency for regular admission
  Duolingo 105 also accepted
  * TOEFL PB* TOEFL PB* IELTS
• Resume, CV or Work History
• Accepts scans/photocopies of all Application documents
  Official transcripts are required only after the applicant has accepted an offer of admission.
• Standardized test scores may be required.
• U.S. Legal Studies: We must receive a course-by-course evaluation of your previous higher education before we can consider your application. You may choose from the following organizations to provide your evaluation: LSAC, ECE, or WES . A preliminary GRE score is now required (minimum: at least, in the 15th percentile Verbal and in the 10th percentile Quantitative). This will be used as an indicator as to whether the student can matriculate to UC. Upon completion of the English training, a GRE score must be submitted that meets the full-admission requirement as stated on the conditional offer. Essay and writing samples requirements vary by major:
• Writing sample required for Masters of English and Comparative Literature
• Literature Track: Critical writing sample - a literary analysis or research paper totaling 20 pages
• Creative Writing (compile into one file) the following: 1) Creative writing sample - a chapter of a novel, a short story or stories, or pages of poetry, totaling 15 to 20 pages; 2) Critical writing sample - a literary analysis or a research paper totaling 10-15 pages
• Professional Writing and Editing Track: Two substantial pieces of expository writing, 15 to 20 pages each (one of which is academic, if possible) or several shorter pieces (such as articles, reports, or instructions) Interview /audition and or musical portfolio may be required depending on major.
• Master/Arts Administration - Interview is required.
• Master / Architecture Writing Sample
• (In addition to Personal Statement): A sample of your best professional and/or academic writing. Portfolio: A digital portfolio of creative work in .pdf format, maximum size 10MB. The portfolio is an opportunity to demonstrate your imaginative and critical thinking talents and skills. Creativity occurs in all fields so the content does not have to be architectural if your background is in another discipline. Written project statements (within the portfolio) to accompany visual work are usually very helpful to the review committee. A selective approach is recommended.

Housing & Cost Information

On Campus Housing

• Undergraduate: Housing is available
• Graduate: Housing is available

Off Campus Housing

• Undergraduate: Offers accommodation assistance
• Graduate: Offers accommodation assistance

Housing

Housing is available in Scioto Hall. On-campus apartment housing is also offered. For additional information, visit http://www.uc.edu/housing/

Character & Location

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) is one of the world’s leading public research universities, offering over 400 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As the global founder of cooperative education, UC offers a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience to its 46,000 students. UC consistently ranks among the top 100 public universities in the United States. With academic rigor, UC operates on a personal scale by creating exceptional opportunities for student research, close work with faculty and interdisciplinary study.

Average Low Temperature (winter): 24° F/ -4.3°C

Average High Temperature (summer): 84° F/ 29 °C

Annual Costs

• Tuition : Associate - US $15654, Bachelor - US $28972, Master - US $28972, Doctorate - US $28972
• Housing : Associate - US $14958, Bachelor - US $14958, Master - US $14958, Doctorate - US $14958
• Meals :         

Scholarship

International Students

Undergraduate:    $1,000- $15,000: renewable annually if academic eligibility is maintained. (2021-2022)

Graduate: $1,000- $26,000: Scholarships are awarded by departments through the application process. Interested applicants should contact their specific program directly for more information. Scholarships are awarded by departments through the application process. Interested applicants should contact their specific program directly for more information (2021-2022)

ELS Students

Undergraduate: $1,000- $15,000: renewable annually if academic eligibility is maintained. (2021-2022)

Graduate: $1,000- $26,000: Scholarships are awarded by departments through the application process. Interested applicants should contact their specific program directly for more information (2021-2022)

Information on Admission Process for Agents

Agent Notes:

General/Country Specific
Applicants who have earned a degree from China must submit an English-version verification report from the China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC) of their final transcripts and degree certificates. All verification reports must be sent to the University of Cincinnati directly by the CDGDC to be considered official. No other verification will be accepted. Accepted students who have received a degree in China will not submit official transcripts from their schools; instead, they must have their degrees verified by the CDGDC. Applicants with Chinese transcripts must contact the CDGDC after their degree is completed and request that their degree verification report be submitted directly to the University of Cincinnati. Students who request a verification report prior to degree conferral will be required to submit a second report after conferral. Students who have completed coursework in China but have not received a degree will not be required to submit verification through the CDGDC. Order a verification report from the CDGDC
-   Chinese: http://cqv.chinadegrees.cn/cn/
-   English: http://www.chinadegrees.cn/en/ ---------------------------------------------------
-   A notice that the student will not attend UC is due within 20 days of receipt of the admission letter. Otherwise, student will automatically lose the conditional admission offer. 6/2012
-   All Programs in the graduate College of Business and College of Engineering and Applied Science: $500 confirmation fee is required after completion of ELS EAP level 112 This fee is applied to tuition at the time of matriculation. 6/2013:

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