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University of Cincinnati English Requirements

QS #741-750ARWU #301-400CWUR #246

Ohio, United States

The University of Cincinnati is a public research university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1819. It is known for its cooperative education (co-op) program, strong engineering and design programs, and its academic health center. The university enrolls over 46,000 students across multiple colleges including Arts & Sciences, Engineering & Applied Science, Business, Law, Medicine, and the College-Conservatory of Music.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Cincinnati accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Cambridge English for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

Undergraduate English requirements at University of Cincinnati vary by program or college; there is no single university-wide minimum. Check the specific program you're applying to.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test110
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE Academic54
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: grad.uc.edu/admissions/criteria/english.html

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Requirements are read from University of Cincinnati's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.