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WELCOME TO THE�UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Oxana Prokhorova

Director of Global Engagement

College of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Cincinnati

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AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES

-Forbes

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1819 INNOVATION HUB, WHERE

NEXT HAPPENS

UC’s innovation agenda brings students, businesses and faculty together to solve problems facing the community and the world.

StartupUC Student Incubator employs “Lean Startup” methods developed at Stanford University

The 1819 Venture Lab - a free resource for students, faculty, and community, helping early-stage founders launch ideas and secure initial funding. A part of UC Center for Entrepreneurship
Venture Lab Digital Pre-accelerator - Digital Pre-Accelerator helps build a business model
Venture Lab Accelerator - eight-week cohort-based program

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42,000 undergraduates

12,000 graduate & professional

54,000 total enrollment

6,500 international students

18:1 student / faculty ratio

426 programs of study

UC Fast Facts

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Lindner College of Business

College of Allied Health Sciences

College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

College of Conservatory of Music

College of Engineering & Applied Science

College of Nursing

College of Medicine

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services

College of Pharmacy

College of Law

11 Academic

Colleges on

Main Campus

54,000+ Students

$10.6B Impact

College of Engineering

& Applied Science

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CEAS DEGREE PROGRAMS�15 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS

CEAS Overview

Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics

Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Civil and Architectural Engineering &

Construction Management

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical

& Enivronmental Engineering

College of Engineering & Applied Science

Engineering

and

Computing

Education

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UNDERGRADUATE TO GRADUATE MODEL OF COLLABORATION

3+1+1(2) (Home BS + UC Meng or MS)

Students in good academic standing at home University take senior BS qualifying courses in UC CEAS as study abroad visiting students for home BS. Course credits are transferred back to earn your University BS degree.

3 years of undergrad study at home University.
1 year of senior undergrad study at UC – credits are transferred back, students earn BS from their school. No BS degree from UC. If study well (3.0 GPA): admit to MEng.
1 more year of MEng study at UC, students earn MEng degree from UC. MS possible too, takes students 1.5-2.0 years more to complete.

Overview of CEAS Academic Programs

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UNDERGRADUATE TO GRADUATE MODEL OF COLLABORATION

3+1+1(2) (Home BS + UC Meng or MS)

Program requirements to enter senior BS year at UC

3.0 or higher GPA
TOEFL of 80 or better/IELTS 6.0/Pearson Test of English of 47/Duolingo 100
No course deficiencies
Program of study approved prior to coming to UC
No GRE required if criteria met
MEng Admission guaranteed for 3+1+1 students with 3.0 or higher GPA (competitive otherwise)
Research Degree pathway possible ( MSc and PhD)

Overview of CEAS Academic Programs

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GRADUATE MODEL OF COLLABORATION: �DUAL ARTICULATION MASTERS DEGREE MS/MENG�

Students simultaneously pursuing an MS from home University and an MEng from UC by spending time at both institutions.

Programs further deepens academic and research partnerships between both Universities

Broader selection of topics for students

Combination degree and international experience increase students marketability

Practical training opportunity in the US

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DUAL ARTICULATION MASTER PROGRAM

MASTER OF SCIENCE FROM

HOME UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF ENGINEERING FROM UC

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Dual Degree MEng Program

Two degrees.

One accelerated pathway to industry-ready impact

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WHY A DUAL MASTER’S WITH UC?

Dual Degree MEng Program

Graduate degree from two universities

Earn two graduate degrees with only one or two semesters at UC after earning at least 15 credits of master-level coursework at your home university

Diverse coursework and faculty

Industry-focused UC Master of Engineering: advanced technical depth + professional skills

Broaden your course selection and learn with expert faculty across two institutions.

Flexible capstone options: UC lab project, paid CPT internship, or project at home university.

For qualified students, Pathway to PhD

R1 university with 120+ engineering labs and strong employer connections – MS and PhD pathway also a possibility

Flexible capstone options: UC lab project, paid CPT internship, or project at home university.

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WHO THRIVES IN THIS PROGRAM?

Dual Degree MEng Program

Master’s students seeking a U.S. credential plus global academic experience

Engineers targeting industry roles where practical training matters more than a thesis

Students seeking CPT/OPT pathways and exposure to U.S. job markets

Learners combining disciplines (e.g., Mechanical + Robotics)

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UC MASTER OF ENGINEERING (MENG) PROGRAM

Dual Degree MEng Program

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CEAS MENG DEGREE OPTIONS

Aerospace Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science & Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Materials Science & Engineering

Robotics & Intelligent Autonomous Systems

Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable Energy

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More Graduate Degree Program Info

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AT A GLANCE

Total: UC requires 30 credits (no thesis)
Advanced Standing: transfer 15 eligible master-level credits from your home university
Complete 15 credits at UC in 1 semester, Fall (Aug–Dec) or Spring (Jan–Apr)
One semester completion possible with lab-based capstone project or home University completed capstone
3 Capstone options: at UC lab - project, at the USA - paid CPT internship, or a project at home university
For project capstone complete project/paper under supervision of faculty member in your major
For internship capstone in the USA must enroll in the 2nd semester and find employment
Internship is paid as Curricular Practical Training or CPT. Assistance with job search is offered. Internship is not guaranteed

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and Master level completion of at least 15 credit hours in corresponding program with 3.0 GPA or equivalent
TOEFL of 85 or better/IELTS 6.5/PTE 59/ DuoLingo 110
GRE not required if recommended for admissions by home University
Approved F-1 visa (form I-20) for 1-2 semesters (UC will issue I-20)

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ADVANCE STANDING (TRANSFER CREDITS)

Home university prescreens and recommends students
Sends list of eligible students with undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial OK)
Indicates each student requested program of interest
UC evaluates 15 non-duplicative master-level credits for transfer into a matching MEng program and confirms requested program or suggests an alternative
Syllabi may be requested to confirm equivalency.
Avoid repeating similar-content courses at UC

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1. Home university sends eligible student list + transcripts + requested program to UC for pre-review

2. UC CEAS graduate office reviews and invites qualified students to apply

3. Student completes UC online application (transcripts, English scores, SOP, 2 references; $80 fee)

4. If admitted, confirm your offer and pay $100 confirmation fee to start I-20 process

5. UC International emails I-20 instructions within ~5 days of confirmation

6. Student applies for visa and makes travel arrangements

HOW TO APPLY

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APPLICATION TIMING

Start at UC in Fall: submit complete application by March 31
Start at UC in Spring (dual-degree only): apply by mid-October.
If applying for Spring, submit Fall application then email julie.steimle@uc.edu to shift to Spring.
Apply the earlier the better

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APPLICATION TIMELINE FOR SPRING SEMESTER

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Send a list of eligible students and transcripts to CEAS for review of credentials�Students create a new account by using the link above and submit transcripts, TOEFL scores, statement of purpose and provide names and contact information of two references.

If intending to study in Spring students must apply for Fall, upon completion of application send an email to: Julie.Steimle@uc.edu stating that you have applied to the Dual Degree Spring program and ask that we will change your admission date to Spring 2026/2027. There is an USD $80.00 application fee. Fees are paid by credit card.
University Online Application : https://grad.catalyst.uc.edu/apply/

Step 2: Review Process�Upon completion of the above application process your file will be reviewed and you can check your status online at: https://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 3: Application Approval�Once you are offered admission, please confirm your offer on the portal and an email will be sent from our International Office (international.students@uc.edu ) on what is required to prepare your I-20.

Step 4: International Office and I-20 Issuance�Additional information about I-20’s can be found on our International Students website http://www.uc.edu/international/services/students/prepare/i-20_faq.html

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CPT/OPT

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

Interested & qualified students can apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) for Capstone as internship for 2nd semester�
Interested & qualified students on valid F-1 visa can apply for OPT (optional practical training) upon completion of 2 semesters at UC

Need to enroll in at least one credit hour in second semester to qualify to apply to OPT�

Apply for 12 months initial OPT within 90 days before and 60 days after degree completion

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F-1 AND I-20

The I-20 is the "Certificate of Eligibility,” a student is "eligible" to apply for an F-1 student visa�
After receiving an I-20 from UC, students make an appointment to apply for the F-1 visa at the local U.S. embassy or consulate. �
Students must present both the F-1 visa and the I-20 to a U.S. Immigration inspector upon arrival at the port-of-entry.

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	Semester 1 at UC	Semester 2 at UC if student elects to stay for CPT/project in U.S
Tuition & fees	US $13,951 ($4,195 scholarship available); health insurances costs additional ($1045 in fall; $1475 spr)	Enroll in 1 credit MEng Capstone (~US $1,509)
Student owes	US $10,801 in fall and $11,231 in spring* tuition + insurance	Insurance ~US $1,213.50 (if required)
Living expenses (estimate)	~US $6,000	Varies by internship/location
Financial Assistance	Students from Taiwan can apply for Luchen Scholarship, which can reduce cost even more

Figures reflect 2025–2026 rates and may adjust. Scholarship applies to Semester 1 tuition; amounts exclude personal expenses and travel.

COST AND SCHOLARSHIPS (2025-2026)

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LUCHEN SCHOLARSHIP

A special scholarship is available to students from Taiwan

To Apply

Approximately covers remaining tuition fees

Depending on the number of applicants, award might be competitive and amount might differ�

Scholarship applicants must first be admitted to a degree program at UC in a STEM-related discipline. UC programs have cut-off dates for admissions. Apply early to qualify.

The Luchen Scholarship priority application deadline is October 30.

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UC GRADUATION

Students completing Capstone in Fall semester apply for Fall Graduation:

Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation is September. Actual graduation date is in December.�

Students completing Capstone in Spring semester apply for Spring Graduation:

Deadline to apply for Spring Graduation is January. Actual graduation date is in late April.

Students completing Capstone in Summer semester apply for Summer Graduation:

Deadline to apply for Summer graduation is May. Actual graduation date is August.

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UC GRADUATION (CONT.)

Graduation application fee is $50.00 (non-refundable)

Online Graduation Application

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Career Development

Housing

Job Fairs
Guidance for internship support (students secure positions)

On-campus graduate housing
Robust off-campus listings�

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

R1 University

120+ engineering labs
Industry partnerships across sectors�

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POSTGRADUATE CAREER SUCCESS

Dedicated career coach: 1-on-1 coaching, resumé & LinkedIn development, mock interviews, professional webinars, in-person career fairs, networking events, and more.

Students are hired by international and regional employers, including Amazon, Intel, AMD, Applied Materials, BMW, Cummins, Airtrek Robotics, Infineon, Tesla, Great American Insurance Group, Honeywell, Kaleidoscope and top academic and research institutions.

Average Job Placement Rate for largest programs for international students (2 months post graduation): 94% Computer Science; 96% Computer Engineering; 80% Mechanical Engineering

Average starting salary for graduates $75,000-$125,000

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