International Admissions Guide for underGraduates

University of

Cincinnati

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at a glance: UCThe University of Cincinnati is an accredited public research institution located in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The university offers a total of 345 degrees offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

With an annual research budget of $405 million, the University of Cincinnati is recognized both nationally and globally for its contributions to the fields of science, medicine, business, education, engineering, and the arts. UC is recognized as a Tier One national university by U.S. News & World Report, as well as a Top 300 World University by Shanghai Jiaotong University, a “Research Heavyweight” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation.

Top 300 World University — Shanghai Jiaotong University World Ranking of Universities 2010

top 10 International Student Satisfaction — International Student Barometer

Top 10 CounTries represenTed

China, India, South Korea, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Iran, France

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One of the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses — Forbes Magazine

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Among the “nation’s Best” institutions for undergraduate education — Princeton Review

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Conditional Admission

for students who need English language courses

prior to enrollment

ProfessionAlDeveloPment

through co-op and internships.

Accelerateddegrees:

earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just 5 years

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international students

42,656Students University-Wide

Best 373 U.S. Colleges — Princeton Review Best College Rankings

Top 50 Research Library in the USA — Association of Research Libraries

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#HottestCollegeinAmerica#AcademicExcellenceThe University of Cincinnati ranks among the top 10% of Universities in the U.S. and has a number of globally renowned programs. We provide the tools you need to be successful in the classroom and beyond: excellent faculty and support staff, world class libraries, and state-of-the-art laboratories, research equipment, computer labs, and more.

#ProfessionalDevelopmentUC offers a variety of opportunities to help students gain work experience while completing their studies, including co-op and academic internships. As part of the UC co-op program, students can work full time in a paid, professional work environment.

#CincinnatiSmartOver 2,900 international students from 110 different countries have selected UC as their destination for a university education. Students enjoy over 400 student-run clubs and organizations, year-round events, NCAA athletics, and countless opportunities get involved.

#CincinnatiLivingSince UC is located just three miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, students enjoy the many benefits of urban living, like public transit, greater employment opportunities, and access to attractions like museums, parks, and theaters. Cincinnati is located in the middle of the USA, so the city is affordable to live in, and its international airport offers easy access to most major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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SUCCESS Measure

75% of all 2012 grads

had participated in

experiential education before graduation

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“After I did interviews with several companies, my efforts

finally paid off. In the spring semester I started my first internship at FastSigns in downtown Cincinnati as an accounting intern. I am learning the new software, have the basic understanding of industrial accounting and am developing professional connections with real accountants.”

Xu ZhangAccountingClass of 2015China

Across the world, UC graduates are thriving. Take the Class of 2012 as an example. Out of the undergraduate students surveyed at the time of graduation:

“This summer I am working in Roma, Italia on a research project with Page Europa. My research is

based on IT systems optimization, troubleshooting, and configuring

as well as implementing the Microsoft AD. This is all in

line with my major at UC. I hope to explore this

beautiful country in the weeks to come! ”

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Class of 2018India

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per year

84% had accepted a position related to their field of study

The average starting salary was

$43,519

92% of students in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

had accepted full-time employment with a previous co-op employer

74 Fortune 500 companies

hired uC 2012 grads

What’s the secret to the success of uC alumni? Access to professional development opportunities is certainly a huge factor. An astounding

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FinAnCES SCHoLArSHiP

Estimated Annual Cost of

AttendanceUndergraduate:

Main Campus

tuition $26,334

Living expenses $15,255

Health insurance $2,128

Total $43,717

Save money with UC Blue AshA branch campus of the University of Cincinnati, UC Blue Ash College offers reduced tuition as well as many other benefits. Blue Ash students are full UC students: after two years of study, they can easily transfer to UC Main Campus to complete a bachelor’s degree and finish their studies in just 4 years total.

Undergraduate: Blue Ash College

tuition $14,808

Living expenses $15,255

Health insurance $2,128

Total $32,191

Graduate (most programs)

tuition $26,210

Living expenses $15,255

Health insurance $2,128

Total $43,593

Cost Saving Options

Earn up to $40,000 through cooperative education and internships

Graduate early by applying advanced credit from A-Level or IB courses

Get your master’s degree in just one year with an

accelerated degree

Scholarship OpportunitiesUC International Admissions awards scholarships with values between $1,000 and $25,000 to qualifying students. Scholarships are renewable for the duration of a bachelor’s degree program (up to 8 semesters of study). The most common award amount is $9,000 per year.

The application for admission is also the application used for scholarship review. No additional documents are needed in order to be reviewed for scholarships through the UC International Admissions Office. Scholarship announcements are generally included in the offer letter packet.

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Cooperative education (co-op) students alternate semesters of rigorous academic study with semesters of paid, professional work in the field. During co-op semesters, students engage in real-world work, promoting their sense of independence and professional maturity. Participation in the program allows students to explore career options and may increase post-graduation employment opportunities.

Undergraduate programs featuring co-op typically take 5 years to complete: 4 years studying at UC (paying tuition) and 12-18 months of paid, professional employment (no tuition payments).

$40,000 — Possible earnings while working toward a degree

Personalized Attention — Students are assigned a co-op faculty member who helps identify program objectives and potential work assignments

International students can work up to 40 hours per week during co-op semesters

Co-op ScheduleUndergraduate programs featuring co-op typically take 5 years to complete: 4 years studying at UC (paying tuition) and 12-18 months of paid, professional employment (no tuition payments).

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Benefits of Co-op

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (Co-op)

Opportunities

#4 Cooperative Education Program in the Nation — U.S. News & World Report

ProFESSionALDevelopment

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ACADEMIC RESEARCHWith an annual research budget of $405 million, the University of Cincinnati is proud to lead the way as one of the top universities in the U.S. for research and innovation.

More than 250 graduate and undergraduate research programs at the University of Cincinnati offer students the chance to transform ideas into important discoveries.

Top 25 Public University for Research —National Science Foundation

Work with the best: Conduct research alongside world-class research faculty and staff

State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment

24-hour access to computer labs and online research databases

Access to UC’s nationally-ranked library system, featuring 10 campus libraries and over 4 million published documents

Benefits of academic research

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPSAll undergraduate students who are not required to participate in co-op are eligible to complete the Academic Internship Program. The program helps students gain professional experience, which can have a positive effect on post-graduation employment opportunities.

Benefits of academic internships

Creates opportunity for all undergraduates to learn more about their field of interest through observation and direct participation in a job setting

Establishing future employment connections

Develop new ways of understanding employment in our changing world

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HIRING COMPANIESWith over 1,500 partners, UC’s employers are located from coast to coast, and include many Fortune 500 corporations, small professional offices and government agencies, including:

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» A Home Away From HomeThe UC Housing and Food Services offices provide all of the services students need to feel comfortable living on campus. With room and board taken care of, students have more time to focus on their studies.

» All the perksUC students enjoy great campus facilities. There’s Tangeman University Center (above), the student center which houses the campus bookstore, food court, movie theater, and student pub;

Campus Recreation Center (bottom left), the main gym with

loads of amenitites, and Sigma Sigma Commons (right), a huge, open area where students lounge in the grass or play sports on sunny days, and enjoy concerts and other events late into the night.

» peace of MindThe UC International Student Services Office (ISSO) works to make international students feel at home in all aspects of campus and community life. ISSO advises students on issues such as immigration regulations, social and cultural adjustment, personal and financial concerns and federal regulations.

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STUDENT LIfE by THE NUMbERS:

Students live the good life in campus housing. During their first year of studies, all international undergraduates enjoy comfortable and convenient living in one of the 9 residence halls on campus.

Student-run programs and organizations. UC offers a variety of opportunities for international students to make friends and get involved on campus.

Size of the Campus Recreation Center (CRC). CRC features two swimming centers, a rock climbing wall, group fitness classes, and state-of-the-art exercise equipment.

Athletic teams. UC has a variety of men’s and women’s athletic teams, the most popular of which are men’s basketball and football. Many of UC’s athletic events are televised, and several student athletes have competed in the Olympic Games or have gone on to play their sport at the professional level.

Amount of grant money awarded each year for study abroad programs. Every student has the opportunity to study abroad, regardless of field of study.

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UC’s mascot is the

Bearcat.

Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, the City of Cincinnati is a great destination for international students studying abroad for the first time. Young people living in Cincinnati enjoy a thriving downtown district that has events and attractions to enjoy all year long—all at an affordable cost of living.

Queen City,

Cincinnati is...Popular. Over 297,000 people currently reside in the City of Cincinnati, and over 2 million people live in the greater Cincinnati region.

Business Minded. Nine Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Cincinnati.

Pretty. The City of Cincinnati’s park system includes 5 regional parks, 70 neighborhood parks, and 34 nature preserves. Cincinnati Parks manages more than 10 percent of city land in Cincinnati.

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fall semester deadlines

UC operates on rolling admissions, meaning that students may be admitted to the university as long as there is space available in the program. After the application deadline, programs may close without warning.

Common Application and Online Application Opens

CCM Musical Theatre Deadline

Freshman Early Action Deadline Applications for Architecture, Design, Engineering, and Applied Science programs will only be considered after December 1 if space is available.

UC Global Scholarship high award round review.

Freshman Rolling Admission Deadline Applications submitted by March 1 will receive full consideration for admission to most bachelor’s programs. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Freshman Confirmation Deadline

Transfer Application Deadline

Transfer Confirmation Deadline

August 1 November 1 December 1 March 1 May 1 July 1 August 1

Conditional Applications as well as Spring and Summer Semesters: find your deadlines at admissions.uc.edu/international.

APPLICATION TRANSCRIPTS TEST SCORESuC online

applicationCommon

applicationHigh school transcripts

university transcripts

Course-by-Course evaluation

proof of english ability

proof of Math ability

Freshman—DIRECT

Freshman—CONDITIONAL

Transfer—Non-U.S. Universities

Transfer—CONDITIONAL Non-U.S. Universities

Transfer—U.S. Universities

What you need to apply to uC

APPLICATION

UC Online ApplicationVisit admissions.uc.edu/apply All undergraduate applicants must submit an application fee. Payments may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover), check, or money order made payable to the University of Cincinnati.

For Conditional Admission:Check “Yes” for the question: “Are you requesting a Conditional Letter of Admission that will allow you to study intensive English prior to enrolling at the University of Cincinnati?”

Common Application Available through admissions.uc.edu/apply or through commonapp.org

• Application fee

• Up to two letters of recommendation

• Personal statement

• Essay required (topics available online)

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Proof of Math AbilityThe Proof of Math Ability requirement may be satisfied by submitting scores from any of the following exams:

• SAT-I• ACT • UC Math Placement Test

UC Math Placement Test (MPT)The UC Math Placement Test (MPT) is an alternative to the SAT or ACT, providing an accurate measure of a student’s mathematics ability. The MPT may be taken by undergraduate students who have not met the Proof of Math Ability through either the SAT-I or ACT. Most academic programs at UC will accept the MPT as an alternative to SAT-I or ACT scores. The test lasts approximately 50 minutes, and scores are available to the student immediately after taking the test. The MPT measures an individual’s ability in the fields traditionally covered in U.S. high school courses, including:

• Algebra• Geometry• Trigonometry• Pre-Calculus

The MPT can be taken at a number of locations around the world, at any time of the year. Please contact international.admissions@uc.edu to learn more or make arrangements.

Note: The following programs do not accept the MPT:•Architecture• FashionDesign• GraphicCommunicationDesign• IndustrialDesign• InteriorDesign • Nursing

TRANSCRIPTS

TEST SCORES

Proof of English AbilityUC uses the following tests for Proof of English Ability.

• SAT-I• ACT• ELS CERTIFICATE

English Language Requirement ExemptionsThere are only three conditions for being exempt from taking a standardized test to demonstrate your English ability:

1. You have taken a full year of high school or college in the U.S. and earned a passing grade in one year of standard English (not ESL).

• This must be shown on your transcripts.

2. You have earned a passing score on the O-Level Exam.

3. You are from an exempt country. (Visit admissions.uc.edu/international for a full list.)

High School Transcripts • Official transcripts showing the current year’s subjects

and the previous 3 years’ subjects.

• No photocopies or scanned emails will be accepted.

• Only original high school transcripts (or notarized copies) sent through physical mail are accepted.

University TranscriptsRequest your transcripts from your current university. Mail the sealed transcript to UC International Admissions. *Students with less than 30 credit hours (approximately 1 year) must also submit high school transcripts.

Course-by-Course EvaluationCourse-by-course evaluations of all non-U.S. university transcripts by a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluators (naces.org), such as World Education Services (wes.org) are required. The evaluation must have both a cumulative GPA and the number of credit hours taken. Have the evaluator send UC both the course-by-course evaluation and the original, official university transcripts.

• IELTS• TOEFL• PTE (Pearson Test of English)

CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONUC offers conditional admission to undergraduate and graduate students who meet academic coursework requirements, but need English language training.

UC partners with ELS Language Centers (els.edu) to offer conditional admission. The Cincinnati ELS Language Center is located on the University of Cincinnati’s Main Campus.

Benefits of completing your conditional admission requirements at eLs:• Opportunity to enroll in up to two courses at UC while studying

in ELS Level 110 or above

• Eligibility for the UC Global Scholarship

• Access to UC facilities including the library and recreation center

• Direct access to UC admissions officers

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University of CincinnatiOffice of International Admissions 47 West Corry BoulevardSuite 5150, Edwards One BuildingCincinnati, Ohio 45221-0123 Phone: 1.513.556.2069Email: international.admissions@uc.edu

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