University of Cincinnati

UC is a public research university in Cincinnati, describing itself as a top-100 public university and hosting one of the leading co-operative education programmes in the United States — a genuine differentiator for a Kazakh student wanting paid work experience built into the degree. Its position on international funding is unusually candid: 'It's important to note that we do not offer full-tuition ("full ride") or need-based scholarships to undergraduate international students. The primary scholarship available to international students is the International Outreach Award', ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 15,000 a year on the Uptown campus. Critically, the award applies only to the non-resident surcharge, so 'only international students being charged non-resident tuition are eligible'. A complete application by 1 November guarantees consideration.