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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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.
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in Ohio among Top 50 public universities for humanities R&D spending
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
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.
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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
July 28, 2025
The dog days of summer are revving up, but the back-to-school season is upon us. Most colleges and universities in Ohio start in the latter half of August, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
July 25, 2025
In nature's game of survival and attraction, appearances can deceive. University of Cincinnati biologists found that even artificial intelligence mistakes spiders for wasps. The question is why spiders would want to look like their predators.
July 25, 2025
If you like working with data analytics, traveling, or have an interest in why things are where, then there is a place in Geography for you. “If you say ‘Geography,’ most people think of the category on Jeopardy or memorizing their state capitals. Of course, that's very important too,” said Kevin Raleigh, UC’s Department Head of Geography, as well as the Interim Director of European Studies. “Geography looks at why things are important where.” The different uses of geographical knowledge have evolved but never lessened. Now that geographers have identified most, if not all, of the places on earth, they have the freedom to apply this knowledge to real world issues.