Discover Work Experience at the University of Cincinnati!

August 9, 2016

Learn how you can gain an edge in the competitive job market at the University of Cincinnati!

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the University of Cincinnati (UC), is a large public research institution with approximately 43,000 students, including 3,700 international students.

Founded in 1819, UC invented Cooperative Education in 1906 and since has become a world leader in encouraging students to learn through internships, co-ops and research.

UC offers hundreds of programs of study including business, medicine, engineering, and performance and fine arts. While providing excellent learning opportunities, UC also offers students a vibrant international student community, a low cost of living, and real opportunities for student career advancement.

Awards and Honors

• The Princeton Review ranks UC as one of the best public universities in the U.S.A.
• Business Insider ranks UC’s design and architecture programs as #1 in the world among public universities
• The Academic Ranking of World Universities, by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ranks UC in the top 100 of U.S.A. public universities
• The National Science Foundation ranks UC among the best 25 public research universities in the U.S.A

University of Cincinnati: Key Programs

Please note: While you build your resume and gain many professional skills during your co-op or internship, participating in a co-op or internship program does not guarantee employment. Sample companies and future job possibilities are intended to highlight possible outcomes.

Key Major	Future Job Possibilities	Sample Co-op Companies
Architectural Engineering	Acoustics & Lighting, Energy Conservation, Fire Prevention	General Electric, Honeywell, Duke Energy
Mechanical Engineering	HVAC, Consumer Electronics, Biotechnology	Toyota, Siemens, PNC
Computer Science	Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Artificial Intelligence	Aeropostale, Prudential, Macy’s Inc.

At the University of Cincinnati, students are able to participate in co-ops offered by a school with over 100 years of experience providing co-ops to students. UC currently operates the largest co-op program at any public institution in the U.S., offering students a balance of educational excellence and real-world experience.

Students enrolled in the following programs are required to participate in the UC co-op program:

• Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Architecture
• Graphic Communication Design
• Interior Design
• Information Technology

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