Arizona State University (ASU) - Downtown Phoenix Campus

• Established: 1885
• Location: Arizona, USA
• Students age: 17+
• Number of students: 72,254
• Type of education: mixed
• Type of accommodation: residence
• Language of instruction: English.

Arizona State University or Arizona State University (ASU) is a higher education institution with a rich history and major achievements:

1. Due to the quality and accessibility of programs, the university is very popular among international students and is the most popular university in America among foreigners.

2. A university with a worldwide reputation is included in the list of the most prestigious universities in the world in 2020

3. The Phoenix campus is modern and well-maintained, considered one of the best in the states in terms of innovation

4. The university has the strongest teaching staff, which includes 5 Nobel laureates, 6 Pulitzer Prize winners, 32 Guggenheim scholarship holders, 162 Fullbright scholarship holders.

The strongest areas in the university are:

• Chemistry
• Social sciencies
• Economy
• Computer science
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• The medicine
• Physics.

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What factors are considered when evaluating U.S. universities, and how reliable are current rankings?

That's an interesting topic. The criteria used to evaluate universities vary by ranking. For nationwide rankings, factors like class size, teacher salaries, and the number of faculty members with advanced degrees in their field are common considerations. If a ranking focuses on student satisfaction, the criteria will differ. However, rankings don't always align with individual student needs and should be considered alongside other factors.

ASU offers hundreds of online degrees and certificates in liberal arts, business, science, nursing, engineering, and more. Thanks to the online platform, which stores hundreds of academic resources, an environment for communication with teachers and classmates has been created, students from different countries can receive a competitive education.

Comprehensive support is provided to all students, both full-time and fully remote. Teachers offer help in learning about difficult topics through tutoring and additional group classes, administrative staff help students adjust the curriculum to their needs and combine study with work. Personal mentors, employees of career and other departments work sensitively to ensure that each student achieves his academic and career goals.

ASU has several specialized colleges that provide the opportunity to study the following areas:

• Design, art,
• A global future,
• Global Management,
• Healthcare Solutions,
• Journalism, mass communications,
• Jurisprudence
• Nursing, Healthcare,
• Public service, public decisions.

ASU has been actively engaged in research activities for many years: thanks to the discoveries, innovations and design work of its researchers, many social changes have been introduced that have affected the life of not only the local, but also the international community. Some of the projects of recent years:

• The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the Psyche spacecraft launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on October 13, 2023. The ASU-led Psyche mission includes a six-year, 2.2-billion-mile journey to encounter the asteroid Psyche. This metal-rich asteroid is a type that has never been explored before,
• The Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS), conducted by ASU's Bermuda Institute of Oceanology, tracks critical long-term ocean trends. BATS is installing a large volume seawater pump in the Sargasso Sea, which has seen an increase in surface temperature, acidity and salinity over the past 40 years.
• Research student Christina Bell and mechanical engineer Juan Vela test the connections of microwave energy guides inside a metal room in the Biodesign Building. The floor, walls and ceiling of the room, called the Faraday cage, are made of aluminum, which shields the sensitive signals used to amplify the power for the linear accelerator, which is part of the compact X-ray free-electron laser ASU.
• Violinist Seth Thorne, a faculty member in the School of Arts, Media, and Engineering, has patented a violin shoulder rest that uses haptic feedback to serve as a silent metronome, helping people with hearing impairments adjust to rhythm.

Residence Arizona State University (ASU) - Downtown Phoenix Campus is located on the campus, near the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, within walking distance of several restaurants and shops.

Student residence Taylor Place is a modern and comfortable hostel, the infrastructure of which includes:

• Laundry
• Tv
• Terrace
• Recreation areas
• A park.

Student room - standard rooms with a shared or separate bathroom, wardrobe, single bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, mirror

Cost of living in a residence:

• Room for 1 with shared bathroom - $ 10180 per year
• Room for 1 with a private bathroom - $ 10180 per year
• Room for 2 people - $ 9440 per year

Students can choose a nutrition plan:

• Unlimited meals - $ 5,510 per year
• 14 meals per week - $ 5180 per year
• 8 meals a week - $ 2970 a year.

In 2020, the list of clubs and sections for students exceeded 1000! Top most popular extracurricular activities:

• Math club
• Community of psychologists
• Time management
• cooking school
• Table games
• Business club
• Baseball
• Golf
• Football
• Triathlon
• Water polo
• Lacrosse.

• A university with a long history and traditions,
• Being in international, national rankings of leading higher education institutions, including US News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Money Journal, Princeton Review,
• Active research activities assessed at the R1 level,
• A wide variety of extracurricular areas for the development of sports, creative talents,
• Exceptional conditions for learning, including modern facilities, sports infrastructure,
• The teaching staff includes Pulitzer Prize winners, Nobel Prize winners, and members of the National Academy of Sciences.

The campus is located in the capital of Arizona - the large city of Phoenix. Phoenix is known for its subtropical climate, a large number of park areas and the largest number of sunny days on Earth.

University students master professional skills in a modern academic environment, equipped with the best equipment and technology:

• The education takes place in modern classrooms and research centers, which combines an architectural mix of modern and ancient buildings.
• Students gain access to a first-class fitness center, art studios, health center, shops and cafes.

The academic year consists of three semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-May,
• Summer: May-September.

Depending on the chosen program, the date of admission, the number of semesters will vary. Between semesters, there are sessions lasting 7.5 weeks, seasonal holidays. Holidays are also organized on weekends, national and international holidays.

Approximate list of additional costs:

• Registration fee, deposit,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Books, consumables, personal specialized equipment,
• Additional academic opportunities not provided for in the curriculum,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• External exams,
• Compulsory insurance,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants need to go through several entrance stages, most of which are available online:

• Filling out the online application form, providing the required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Passing an interview, possible tests,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Making a deposit to book a place on the course,
• Arrive on campus to start classes.

Upon completion of higher education programs, university graduates always have the opportunity to continue their academic path at the next stage of the university system.

ASU graduates are ready to succeed both personally and professionally, they are versatile learners who thrive through innovative thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to problems and solutions.

International applicants wishing to enroll in one of the higher education programs at ASU must provide:

• Personal documents: valid passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study: certificate of complete secondary education and certificate of preparatory course / bachelor's diploma in a related specialty / master's diploma in a related field, scorecards,
• IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic or any other language test recognized by the university – English language proficiency level must be at least B2,
• A CV describing individual achievements, goals and ambitions for further education.

Some programs may require letters of recommendation, work experience.

Most students are eligible for financial aid, regardless of their household income. Federal financial assistance may include:

• Pell Grants,
• Scholarships
• Credits
• Work-study program.

Some of the scholarship programs awarded by ASU are:

• The New American University Merit-Based Scholarship is awarded to a limited number of qualified international undergraduate students who demonstrate high academic achievement,
• Scholarships of internal faculties based on academic merit,
• Private scholarships awarded by partner organizations, foundations.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision