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About UC

The University of Cincinnati

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The University of Cincinnati offers students a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience.

Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including

  • the first antihistamine,
  • co-op education,
  • the first electronic organ,
  • the Golden Gate Bridge designer and
  • the oral polio vaccine.

Each year, this public, research university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 living alumni around the world.

UC is the largest employer in the Cincinnati region, with an economic impact of more than $3 billion.

The University of Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.