From Silicon Valley hackathons to full-time co-op
May 12, 2026
UC computer science student Pratyush Srivastava turns visa setbacks into opportunity, using Bay Area hackathons to land a full-time AI security co-op in San Francisco.
The University of Cincinnati’s world-class education, robust international research connections and innovative experiential learning opportunities attract students and scholars from around the world.
UC International supports UC’s global students, scholars and staff by advocating for you and working every day to meet your needs, from immigration advising to social interaction.
We want to make sure that this message is clear from the moment you step foot on campus: You are welcome here.
Studying at the University of Cincinnati will change your life—and you can change the world. Real-world experience is part of your education, in any program you choose.
The University of Cincinnati is a Carnegie I public research institution with 213 graduate programs and 194 undergraduate programs. Reuters recently listed us among the top 100 most innovative global universities. We invented co-op in 1906, and our students earn $88 million annually working for 1,300 international employers.
Whether you want to perfect an art, pursue expertise in a scholarly or professional field, perform research or dedicate yourself to a future of service, find your path here at UC.
Welcome to all our new international Bearcats! Make sure you're ready to arrive in Cincinnati and are prepared for day one of classes. We look forward to seeing you.
UC International supports the University of Cincinnati's global educational mission. We help departments recruit and hire faculty, staff and researchers of international caliber. We invest in innovative collaborations with scholars and researchers around the world. We build a comprehensive worldwide network of strategic partner universities to create a common future.
May 12, 2026
UC computer science student Pratyush Srivastava turns visa setbacks into opportunity, using Bay Area hackathons to land a full-time AI security co-op in San Francisco.
May 11, 2026
The Donald P. Klekamp College of Law has launched a new partnership with National Chengchi University in Taiwan, which will open the door to new opportunities for faculty and students on both sides
April 24, 2026
A UC graduate student uses art and research to explore migration, belonging and community through the Garden of Refuge initiative.