Undergraduate Admissions, University of Cincinnati

International Transfer Requirements

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Application Deadlines

Fall quarter (begins September): August 1

Winter quarter (begins January): November 1

Spring quarter (begins March): January 15

Summer quarter (begins June): April 15

Mailing address for international mail

Supporting documents (and paper application and fee, if used) must be mailed to:

University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
University Pavilion Suite 340
2624 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091
USA

Required Admission Documents

1. Application

2. Application Fee

3. Transcripts/Coursework List

4. English Language Requirement

5. Mathematics Proficiency Requirement

Application:

International students must apply as full-time students. Your application and all supporting materials must be on file in our office on or before the application deadline. Because many programs fill quickly, we recommend that you apply early.

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**When completing your application, please be consistent in the use of your first name (your individual name) and your last name (your family name). Use the same order of first name and last name in all correspondence with the university.

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Application Fee:

All undergraduate applicants to the University of Cincinnati must submit an application fee in U.S. currency. Payments may be done by credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover), check or money order made payable to the University of Cincinnati.

For international students living outside the U.S.

Application fee is $100
Discounted applications are available through our official representatives.

For international students living inside the U.S.

Application fee is $50

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Transcripts/Coursework List:

The University of Cincinnati requires a course-by-course evaluation of all university transcripts by a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluators (www.naces.org), such as World Education Services. Please have the evaluator send UC both the course-by-course evaluation and the original, official university transcripts.

Prospective transfer students with one year or less of university work will also need to submit transcripts from the four years of study before university.

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English Language Requirement:

The ability to understand, speak, read and write English effectively is required for all UC students. If you require full-time, intensive English preparation before entering the university, please contact the ELS - Cincinnati Language Center, which is located on UC’s campus.

There are only three conditions for being exempt from taking a standardized test to demonstrate your English proficiency. Exemptions are listed below

All prospective international students not exempt from the English Language Requirement must demonstrate their English proficiency by completing ONE of the following requirements.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

The University of Cincinnati encourages prospective international students to take the SAT test because it fulfills both the English Language requirement and the Mathemtatics requirement. By fulfilling both these requirements, students are automatically considered for the UC Global Scholarship.

While certain UC programs require higher English Language standards, the UC minimum required scores are:

970 Composite Score (Math & Reading) for admission consideration
1200 Composite Score (Math & Reading) for scholarship consideration

Please note:

If your Composite Score meets minimum standards, but your Critical Reading Score is below 480, you will be required to achieve a passing score on either the TOEFL or IELTS test in order to be admitted to the University.

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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

UC Testing Code: 1833

Minimum required scores:

Most UC undergraduate programs require a minimum overall TOEFL score of:

515 paper-based test, or
187 computer-based test, or
66 internet-based test

UC College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), UC College of Engineering, and the Voice Program in the College-Conservatory of Music require:

550 paper-based test, or
213 computer-based test, or
79 internet-based test **College of Engineering requires a 20 in the Speaking section

UC College of Business requires:

600 paper-based test, or
250 computer-based test, or
100 internet-based test

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IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Most UC undergraduate programs require a minimum overall IELTS score of:

5.5 overall band score

The UC College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) and the UC College of Engineering require:

6.0 overall band score

The College of Business requires:

6.5 overall band score

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University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Certification in Advanced English: C grade or above
Certificate of Proficiency in English: C grade or above

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ELS

If you require full-time, intensive English preparation before entering the university, please contact the ELS - Cincinnati Language Center. This center is located on UC's campus and ELS students can receive many of the benefits available to UC students. Additionally, ELS and UC work collaboratively to issue Conditional Letters of Acceptance to certain academic programs, including many undergraduate programs.

Students must successfully complete the ELS 112 class to meet the English proficiency requirements.

Students seeking intensive English training or Conditional Offers of Admissions should contact the Cincinnati ELS Language Center located on our campus.

English Language Requirement Exemptions

All prospective international students must provide proof of their English skills. There are only three conditions for being exempt from taking a standardized test to demonstrate your English proficiency:

1. You have taken a full year of high school or university in the U.S. This must be shown on your transcripts.

2. You have earned a passing score on the English section of the O-Level Exam (GSE)

3. You are from one of the following countries:

Antigua	Australia	Bahamas	Barbados	Barbuda	Belize
Bermuda	Canada (unless from Quebec)	Dominica	Fiji	Grand Cayman Islands	Grenada
Irish Republic	Jamaica	Malawi	New Zealand	St. Kitts & Nevis	St. Lucia
St. Vincent & Grenadines	Singapore	South Africa	United Kingdom	Virgin Islands

If you are exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement, you must still complete the Mathematics Proficiency Requirement.

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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement:

Transfer students with less than 60 semester credit hours may be required to complete the Mathematics Proficiency Requirement through the following tests:

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