The University of Cincinnati maintains three campuses namely, West Campus, Medical Campus, and Victory Parkway Campus. The West Campus is the main campus of the university and houses 62 buildings. The second campus, Medical Campus, is home to about 19 buildings. It houses the College of Health Sciences and Nursing, College of Medicine, and Winkle College of Pharmacy.  

The University of Cincinnati is an open research university that was established in 1819. One of the oldest institutions of higher education in Cincinnati and the second largest in the state of Ohio, the University has played a significant role in several key science and health discoveries. Spanning over 300 years of history as a research pioneer, the University of Cincinnati is responsible for several key inventions, including the electronic organ, antihistamine, the heart-lung machine, and the oral polio vaccine. The total enrolment at the University of Cincinnati for the year 2019-20 saw a new all-time record of 46, 338 students, of which 3,518 were from international countries. To promote education for all, the university also provides a variety of scholarships and grants ranging from $1,500 to full tuition coverage.