Established close to 140 years ago, the University of Arizona was ranked among the top 0.5 percent of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings for 2022, and is a favored destination for international students. The university is home to more than 4,000 international students from the world over.
There are over 300 programs offered across 20 colleges, schools, and departments that international students can choose from, at the undergraduate and the graduate levels, in addition to numerous minor degrees. Students also have the option of designing an individualized course plan with multiple possibilities.
The university has a distinguished history of breakthroughs in research, from inventing tree-ring research and opening the first lab for dendrochronology to mapping the moon for the first moon landing in 1969. Opportunities for unparalleled innovation in research complement the high-quality education on offer, with excellent support from a world-class faculty.
The university’s location in Tucson gives students the chance to explore high-demand jobs that the city is increasingly becoming known for. With niche industries, such as space and aviation, being well established and the presence of a growing start-up scene, Tucson has exciting prospects for graduating students.
Students are also spoilt for choice in terms of options for extracurricular activities and hobbies, with numerous student clubs catering to every interest on campus. As a globally-recognized food destination Tucson is home to amazing dining districts, most of which are easily accessible from the university. There are also plenty of outdoor activity options, with spectacular waterfalls and mountain ranges that are great for biking, hiking, skiing and snowboarding.
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The University of Arizona is committed to ensuring that every student graduates with real-world experience to complement their list of accomplishments. Through hands-on, practical experiences, students launch their own businesses, collaborate on research, take on service-learning projects and internships, and work in offices or laboratories on and off campus.
Students participate in faculty projects, leading to careers with companies including Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Cisco, Ernst & Young, Adidas, Nestlé, Tata Consulting Services, Texas Instruments, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Amazon, Google, and many more. Many students who start their educational careers as freshmen at the University of Arizona choose to continue into full-time graduate study here or at other top universities around the world.
Select students who demonstrate exceptional talent and determination are able to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years with the university’s accelerated master’s programs.
Ranked in the top 20 public research universities in the U.S., the University of Arizona continues to help drive global change through innovation, collaboration and remarkable new discoveries, helping to inform the possibilities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The university’s innovations point to new markets, products, and ways of operating that will shape the 21st century economy. UArizona invents and proves potential solutions, envisioning how emerging, transformative tech can be deployed to benefit humanity.
Construction is underway on the University of Arizona's new USD 99 million, seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building, which will house laboratories and flexible research space for cross-campus interdisciplinary programs designed to advanced research and discovery across optics, quantum computing, advanced communications and biomedical technologies.
The university is constantly developing robust interdisciplinary groups of faculty, students, and projects across campus to lead the way in addressing the issues surrounding environmental and climate change. The university’s work has demonstrated the possibility for life to thrive in arid conditions, with success not just limited to Arizona but across the world.
UArizona has an unparalleled history of involvement in space missions. Scientists and engineers at the university have built instruments for three NASA telescopes, led two deep space missions and made it possible to see farther back in space and time than ever before through the contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope development.
In the field of health studies, personalized medicine, improved therapies, and better health technologies are advancing thanks to the university’s research in biosciences infrastructure, research, and industry engagement. UArizona attracts world-class students to solve complex challenges of disease, hunger, water scarcity and quality, food insecurity, resource conservation, and climate.
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14,29,527 Living costs
8,03,377 To live on campus
The Global Wildcat Award is a competitive, multi-year scholarship awarded to first-year and transfer students who exhibit outstanding academic performance. The Global Wildcat is automatically awarded at time of admission to qualified applicants based on their recalculated cumulative GPA, with the award amount varying. For the 2024/25 academic year, it ranges from USD 5,000 to USD 23,000.
Funding decisions for graduate students are primarily made within the program of study and are usually a combination of fellowships, assistantships, associateships and/or grants. Funding offers are typically made at the point of admission.
The university also boast an internationally recognized scholarship portal, Scholarship Universe, that matches UA students with potential funding available across campus.
Students can view the academic program options available at the University of Arizona by visiting the undergraduate majors list and the Graduate Catalog. Entry requirements vary between programs but there are general guidelines for admission. Detailed information on applying the UArizona as an international student can be viewed at Everywhere.
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Transfer Students
Competitive programs may require a higher GPA and English proficiency score.
Graduate students can apply for admission through GradApp at the University of Arizona. In general, all graduate applicants should prepare for the following:
Students are encouraged to visit the graduate catalog for specific information about admission requirements and application deadlines.
The University of Arizona is home to 20 colleges, each with their own academic departments and programs.
The University of Arizona Global Direct Online gives students the opportunity to earn a fully online degree from a top-ranked university or use the university’s online classes as a path to in-person studies in the United States.
As a Global Direct Online enrollee, students will be part of an international network around the world – bright minds with great ambitions. Students’ hard work and dedication will be matched by peers from around the globe and they will be challenged and supported by top-notch faculty and experienced academic advisors.
UArizona provides support to students as they earn their degrees through academic and faculty advising, tutoring services, on campus housing and international student services.
International student services (ISS) offers a range of resources on and off campus, providing academic and personal support to students during their time at the university. Some of the services include immigration and academic support, international student orientation, events to connect with other students, and leadership opportunities. Whatever students need, the team is available to help in person, or via telephone or email.
Additionally, students can learn leadership skills in over 600 student organizations, focus on wellness and fitness at the Student Recreation Center or Campus Health, and cheer on student athletes as they compete in 21 NCAA Division 1 athletic programs.