Graduate Admissions

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The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati offers 22 Master’s, 15 doctoral programs, and 11 graduate certificates, enrolling over 1,000 students. Seventeen majors also offer a 4+1 option, allowing undergraduates to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Programs are customizable, with options like Chemistry (biochemistry to computational chemistry) and Sociology (research in hospitals and government). Last year, A&S researchers secured nearly $11 million in external funding, providing a dynamic, hands-on learning environment.

Alumni

As a proud alum of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences, you already know the value of a UC education. Now, take the next step with one of our 22 Master’s programs, 15 doctoral degrees, or 11 graduate certificates.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot to a new field, or enhance your career, our flexible and rigorous graduate programs offer the tools to help you succeed. With opportunities for interdisciplinary study, real-world research experience, and a vibrant academic community, there’s no better place to continue your journey than right here at UC.

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Study traces evolutionary origins of important enzyme complex

July 8, 2025

New University of Cincinnati Cancer Center research published in the journal Nature Communications traced the evolutionary origins of the PRPS enzyme complex and learned more about how this complex functions and influences cellular biochemistry.

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New Dungeons & Dragons ethics seminar takes flight

July 7, 2025

On a blisteringly hot summer day, laughter echoed through the cool, damp basement of the Avondale branch of the Cincinnati Public Library. Young teenagers huddled around a table littered with pencils and paper, rolling dice and bonding over a game of Dungeons & Dragons. University of Cincinnati undergraduate student Charitha Anamala sat behind a trifold card with a blazing red dragon on it, serving as the group’s Dungeon Master (DM) or campaign organizer. Within the fantasy setting she described, it was hard to tell the adventure was a lesson in ethics.

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UC language studies program adopts new technologies

July 7, 2025

Cultural immersion is a tried-and-true method for teaching languages. U.S. students travel abroad—to Europe, Latin America, Asia and beyond to take a deep dive into the customs, mores, daily life and conversational language that can be challenging to master from home. For those students who can't take advantage of the study-abroad experience, there's another option to gain the same learnings. At UC, the Curricular Enhancement, Development, Access and Research Language Resource Center (CEDAR) has developed a curriculum that features virtual reality (VR) technology to give students a similar opportunity right in the classroom.