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At UC, that moment is shaped by real-world experience, meaningful connections, and the confidence to take your next step forward. From day one, Bearcats don’t wait for opportunity — they build what’s next, supported by a university designed to turn ambition into action and potential into progress. See how Bearcats build what’s next.
98%
of students employed or continuing education upon graduation
$94m
in annual co-op
student earnings
#4
in the nation for
co-ops and internships
At the University of Cincinnati, value is built through experience, opportunity and connection. From day one to long after graduation, a UC education is designed to deliver measurable outcomes and lasting impact.
Access and opportunity go hand in hand. Through scholarships, state and federal aid and earnings from paid co-ops, many students reduce the cost of their degree while gaining professional experience. UC is committed to expanding pathways that make a high-impact education attainable.
As the birthplace of cooperative education, UC integrates paid, professional experience into the academic journey. Students graduate with real-world skills, industry connections and a competitive advantage in the job market.
At the University of Cincinnati, graduation isn’t the end of your story. It’s the beginning of a lifelong connection. From alumni mentorship and industry partnerships to career support and global networks, Bearcats support Bearcats, at every stage.
In 1906, the University of Cincinnati invented cooperative education. Today, we lead in it and continue to innovate and redefine it. Through one of the nation’s most robust co-op programs, students don’t just learn about their future, they shape it, pairing academic study with paid work experience at companies around the world.
Innovation is a daily practice at UC. It’s rooted in our DNA. With the Carnegie Classification of a Research 1 university, UC is a powerhouse of discovery and impact. Across the 1819 Innovation Hub, our research labs, and co-op partnerships, we foster bold thinking and collaborative breakthroughs that shape industries and improve lives.
Cincinnati is our extended classroom, career network, and a place to explore, learn, and serve. Our urban location gives students an outlet for every interest, such as access to arts and culture, sports and recreation. Additionally, Cincinnati is headquarters to more Fortune 500 companies per capita than NYC or LA and is one of the Midwest’s top incubators for startups, making it ideal launchpad for new grads.
UC engineering grad JP Suozzi turned his UC co-op with Honda into a dream role as a trackside engineer at the Indianapolis 500. Discover how UC’s top-ranked co-op program gave this Bearcat real-world motorsports experience, industry connections and a fast track from the classroom to Victory Circle.
July 10, 2026
Ohio is CNBC’s No. 1 Top State for Business in 2026. The University of Cincinnati helps fuel that success through co-op, innovation, talent development and close collaboration with the state.
July 7, 2026
University of Cincinnati student Sam Grove turned his passion for cars into a dream opportunity to showcase his talent with Mercedes-Benz and Honda Motor Co. through UC’s nationally recognized co-op program.
July 1, 2026
UC Professor Ashley Merianos talks to U.S. News & World Report about her study that found that excessive use of social media exacerbates feelings of loneliness among college students. UC is taking preventive steps to give students social outlets.
