University of Cincinnati Graduate Admission Overview

Overview The University of Cincinnati (UC) requires prospective graduate students to hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes, or the international equivalent. Programs may impose additional criteria. Eligibility Requirements - Minimum degree: Bachelor’s (or higher) from an accredited institution. - Academic standing: Recommended at least a B average in undergraduate coursework, or other evidence of promise deemed satisfactory by the admitting program. - Reduced‑credit bachelor’s (90 credit hours) may be accepted at the program level; applicants should verify with the specific program. - International applicants must provide official transcript evaluations from a NACES‑member organization for many programs. - English proficiency is required for non‑U.S. citizens/permanent residents unless exempted by country of degree, English‑instructing institution, or other waiver criteria. Application Process - Most programs use the UC Graduate Admissions Application via the UC Application Portal. - Some programs use external CAS systems (e.g., NursingCAS, OTCAS, PTCAS, ATCAS, CSDCAS, SOPHAS). - Applicants applying to multiple programs must submit separate applications and separate recommendation letters for each. - Application fees are non‑refundable and must be paid with each submission. Application Fees - Domestic graduate degree programs: $65.00 - International graduate degree programs: $70.00 - Domestic graduate certificates: $20.00 - International graduate certificates: $25.00 - Program‑specific fees (e.g., Physiology MS $140, CEAS $75/$80, etc.) - Fee waivers for UC Online programs: Spring 2026 waived through 11/1/25, Summer 2026 waived through 3/1/26, Fall 2026 waived through 7/1/26; automatic for U.S. armed‑forces members and veterans. English Proficiency - Required tests and minimum scores: TOEFL ≥ 80 iBT (or 4.5 on 1‑6 scale), IELTS ≥ 6.5, Duolingo ≥ 110, PTE ≥ 54. - Automatic waivers for applicants with a bachelor’s or higher degree from listed English‑speaking countries. - Additional waiver requests can be submitted after application submission with supporting documentation. Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts (scans) required for initial review from all institutions attended. - Official transcripts (or official NACES evaluations for international degrees) required after enrollment confirmation and before the start of the first term. - Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution or evaluation service. Program‑Specific Requirements - Each graduate program sets its own admission criteria, deadlines, required letters of recommendation, standardized test requirements (e.g., GRE), and may require pre‑admission examinations or coursework. - Applicants should consult the Graduate Program Finder or contact the program directly for details. Deadlines and Fee Waivers - Programs determine their own application deadlines; all materials and fees must be submitted by the program’s deadline to be considered. - Fee‑waiver deadlines for UC Online programs are listed above. Unknowns and Source Limitations - The source does not provide specific application deadlines for individual programs. - No information on tuition, scholarships, assistantships, or other funding opportunities is included. - Program‑specific English‑proficiency score thresholds and additional fees may differ from the general minimums listed. - The information reflects the content of the source page as of the retrieval date and may change; verification with the university is recommended. Source: https://www.admissions.uc.edu/apply/graduate/requirements.html Checked: 2026-10-17T14:16:03.238493+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.