College of Arts and Sciences

At the heart of UC, the College of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant community where curiosity meets innovation. We empower students to explore diverse fields—from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences—encouraging interdisciplinary learning and research that drive meaningful discovery. Our faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research, creative endeavors, and community partnerships that have a global impact. Join us and be a part of a dynamic environment where discovery is not just an outcome but a journey. Here, your passion can shape the future.

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Explore the College of Arts and Sciences, where diverse programs in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences foster innovation and hands-on learning. Dive into the study of culture, science, or society, and embrace the Bearcats spirit as you discover your passion. Find your interest:

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Real-world Experience

Travel the globe, commit to a cause, or challenge yourself in an internship at one of the area’s Fortune 500 companies, new start-ups or non-profits, while you gain the skills employers are looking for.

#1

in Ohio among Top 50 public universities for humanities R&D spending

Dive into Research

Work side-by-side with internationally renowned professors at a thriving, Research I institution. Explore your options in the natural sciences, social sciences or humanities to discover keys to understanding our world.

24%

growth in experiential learning opportunities over 2017

Make an Impact

Discover the many ways you can help transform the world we live in. Through our innovative curriculum and award-winning faculty, you will have boundless opportunities to take your educational experience beyond the classroom and into our world.

74%

of nearly $10 million in donor contributions used for academic support

A&S for me was completely life-changing. The people I met were the most generous and thoughtful subject-matter experts, and they remain strong forces in my success today.

Katie Trauth Taylor A&S Alum, Tech Entrepreneur

College of Arts and Sciences News

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Engineering professor gives students chance to explore physics with dance

February 23, 2026

University of Cincinnati students and high school students can explore physics concepts through dance during a weeklong summer experience at UC. Students from all backgrounds who are accepted into the program will spend a week working with both researchers and dancers at the Physics + Dance Lab, a summer day camp on August 3-7, 2026. Sarah Watzman, UC associate professor of mechanical engineering, is partnering with Black Box Dance Theatre for an educational component of her recent NSF CAREER Grant.

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Love it or raze it?

February 20, 2026

An architectural magazine covered the demolition of UC's Crosley Tower.

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Discovery Amplified expands research, teaching support across A&S

February 19, 2026

The College of Arts & Sciences is investing in a bold new vision for research, teaching and creative activity through Discovery Amplified. This initiative was launched through the Dean’s Office in August 2024, and is expanding its role as a central hub for scholarly activity and research support within the Arts & Sciences (A&S) community. Designed to serve faculty, students, and staff, the initiative aims to strengthen research productivity, foster collaboration, and enhance teaching innovation. Discovery Amplified was created to help scholars define and pursue academic goals while increasing the reach and impact of A&S research and training programs locally and globally. The unit provides tailored guidance, connects collaborators, and supports strategic partnerships that promote innovation across disciplines.

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