Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact while underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion. UC serves a diverse community of 50,921 students across 14 colleges.
The university has a 200+ years of history as a research pioneer, with a culture strongly emphasizing collaboration in order to achieve innovative results that can be applied to solving complex problems and furthering scientific advancement.
The Queen City
The “Queen City” Cincinnati has a rich cultural history. The city consists of seven hills that roll down toward the Ohio river. With a regional population of more than 2.2 million people, Cincinnati, Ohio, boasts big-city amenities — professional sports, arts, museums and cultural attractions — along with plenty of Midwest charm and family-friendly attractions. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Cincinnati as No. 13 on their list of Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S., and New York Times recently listed Cincinnati as #8 on its 52 Places to Go list. 50 local breweries celebrate the city’s German heritage at the largest Oktoberfest in the U.S. every fall.
Things
to do
Explore everything Cincinnati has to offer! Snap a pic at the iconic Findlay Market, overflowing with fresh produce and local flavors. Immerse yourself in art at the Cincinnati Art Museum or explore American Sign Museum's quirky collection. Delve into history at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Catch a Reds baseball game or cheer on FC Cincinnati. Take a stroll through Eden Park, or visit the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, home to Fiona the hippo! For a dose of thrills, explore Kings Island amusement park or cool off at the Newport Aquarium. Don't miss Cincinnati's famous chili, a local favorite, and raise a glass of craft beer – Cincinnati's brewing heritage is world-class! History, art, sports, nature, entertainment, and more: Cincinnati offers something for everyone!