American University looks forward to a closer relationship with India

Which are the areas wherein the university has earned a good reputation?

The University of Cincinnati (UC) in the US is a highly regarded public university in the United States. It has much strength that attracts top students, and faculty, from across the world.

One such strength is in research funding; UC is among the top 25 public universities for research funding. For example, the university earned over $300 million in research funding last year. Most international students study in our highly-rated engineering, business, design, and music programmes.

What are the research areas the varsity is known for?

The university is well known for its research efforts in the engineering disciplines. It offers three different types of postgraduate degrees in engineering, the traditional Master's and PhD degrees and the new master's, based on coursework programme, called Master of Engineering. The College of Engineering and Applied Science has programmes in a variety of academic disciplines, including biomedical, chemical, computer, energy and materials, environmental, and mechanical engineering programs.

Do you have any industry tie ups in Ohio?

The Cincinnati area contains a large number of major American and multinational corporations.

University programmes work closely with industry at the local, state, national, and even international level on a number of projects and collaborations, including employers throughout the world providing co-op opportunities to UC students.

Does the university have any partnerships with Indian institutions?

The University of Cincinnati has 18 faculty projects and collaborations underway in India.

How many international students are there in the University of Cincinnati? Out of them, how many are Indians?

There are nearly 2,000 international students at the University of Cincinnati. Over 650 of these students are from India.

What's the criteria for admission to the undergraduate programmes?

The criteria for undergraduate student admission varies with each academic programme. Some programmes are among the most competitive in the US and are extremely selective. Other programmes have slightly less stringent criteria.

A variety of factors are considered when an undergraduate student applies, including strength of their high school curriculum, personal statement, list of co-curricular activities, and SAT or ACT scores. SAT or ACT scores can also play a significant role in students qualifying for the undergraduate UC Global Scholarship.