The University of Cincinnati is a state-supported, research-extensive institution located in southwest Ohio. UC includes a main academic campus called the "Uptown West Campus," a medical campus known as "Uptown East Campus," a branch campus in suburban Blue Ash, and a rural branch campus in Clermont County just east of Cincinnati.

Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including the oral polio vaccine and the first antihistamine.

The University of Cincinnati offers students a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience. In 1906, UC created the first cooperative education program in the United States. Within a dynamic and diverse community, UC nurtures rich cultural experiences and the intellectual exchange of ideas.

Each year, this public, comprehensive 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.