Universities in State of Arizona

Not only do Arizona universities provide a well-rounded education in dozens of specialties, they also have other advantages, including:

• Excellent infrastructure

Universities in Arizona have everything they need to get a higher education: state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers, libraries with full access to full-text databases, sports and recreation facilities, teaching medical centers, and much more — all this allows students to achieve their academic goals with maximum efficiency.

• Accessibility

Compared to universities in New England, New York, Florida, Texas, or California, Arizona universities offer more affordable prices for bachelor's and master's programs, including in management and business. The cost of living in the state is also significantly lower, by 20-30%, than in states that are more sought-after and popular with expat students.

The cost of studying at universities in Arizona varies depending on the university and the type of program, direction: some specialties are more prestigious and in demand, the prices for others are quite democratic. A bachelor's degree can be obtained for $14,000-29,000  per year, master's programs will cost $6000-52,000 , and MBA programs set a record here, as elsewhere. Studying to be a doctor, dentist, pharmacist or lawyer is only slightly cheaper, but humanitarian programs, on the contrary, are very affordable.

• Rich culture

Phoenix is a large city that hosts dozens, if not hundreds, of festivals, exhibitions, fairs, and holidays. In general, Arizona boasts such famous locations as Hail Canyon, Red Cliffs of Sedona, and other canyons, such as Oak Creek. And this is not counting man-made masterpieces! Phoenix is home to the largest Native American Indian art museum in the United States, and the city's art museum is the largest in the Southwest. In addition, every self-respecting city in the United States has its own museum with an original exposition, often very interesting.

• High positions in QS rankings

8 out of 10 universities in the state are included in various QS rankings, and all three public universities are in the top 100 universities in the country. In addition, Arizona universities occupy leading positions in a number of areas: first of all, we are talking about programs in the field of architecture and engineering, information systems design, geology, mineralogy and geography, mining, journalism and mass media, criminal law and criminology, MBA and DBA business programs.

• High demand for educated employees

On the one hand, 88% of Arizonans have at least a high school education (nationally, this figure reached 91% in 2023); On the other hand, only 29% have a degree, which is noticeably lower than the national average, only 46% enter two- or four-year colleges (only 31% graduate). At the same time, with a state population of 8 million people, local companies are interested in hiring at least 380 thousand highly qualified employees in the next 10 years - this opens up excellent chances for graduates of local universities for successful employment.

• Campuses like in the movies

All three public and most private universities in Arizona are located in picturesque places and resemble pictures from Hollywood TV series about the carefree years of student life. Residences where life is in full swing day and night, historic buildings of auditoriums, chapels and laboratories mixed with modern stadiums, student theaters in the middle of green lawns - and all this in the historic center. University sports teams are at the epicenter of people's love, matches with their participation gather tens of thousands of spectators. In addition, each college has dozens, if not hundreds, of clubs and associations, so it will not be difficult to find a like-minded person.

Among the variety of higher education institutions in the state, 7 stand apart: some offer more and stronger programs, others occupy high positions in international rankings, and still others stand out for something of their own.

1. Arizona State University

It was established in 1885 as a territorial pedagogical school: for the first twenty years, teachers were trained here for technical and agricultural schools in the state. Only in 1925 it was transformed into a full-fledged university, and since 1945 it has had its current name. In 2023, it was ranked 219th in the QS global university rankings, at the same time it entered the top 20 public research universities. Campuses are located in Temple, Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale. The university is the owner of the most impressive university library in the South-West: more than one and a half million volumes. It offers the widest range of bachelor's and master's programs, advanced training and certification courses, online training in such profiles as architecture and engineering, design, fine and dramatic arts, law and medicine, and a complex of earth sciences.

2. Carrington College

The private medical college opened in 1967 and offers diplomas in veterinary medicine, medicine and dentistry, as well as postgraduate education. It is known for its democratic admission policy and low prices - on average 20-25% lower than in other similar universities.

3. Grand Canyon University

A non-public Christian university in the state capital, Phoenix. One of the best universities in Arizona was established quite recently (2018), but has already managed to "light up" in the regional ranking of the best high schools in the Southwest. It offers programs at all three levels, both face-to-face and remote. It has a soft admission policy — 83% of applicants successfully submit their documents.  At the same time, it is the largest university in the state, with more than 70 thousand students studying here (2023)! The secret is in the wide range of online programs and the same tuition fees for both Americans and foreigners.

4. Arizona State University is a campus in downtown Phoenix (University of Arizona)

The young state university was established in 2006. The campus is located in Phoenix, the medical school is in Phoenix, and the agricultural center is in Yuma and Maricopa. The state has invested more than 1.4 billion USD in the construction of the campus: a modern campus, excellent laboratories and a research center for plant biology, and a teaching hospital in Phoenix serve as a powerful additional argument in favor of sending documents here. It ranks first in America in innovation, impact on global educational processes and online education programs in the field of business, is in the top 10 best in the United States for the quality of teaching in undergraduate programs and in the experience of the first year of study. In addition, this is the only university in the state where you can study to be a doctor.

5. Northern Arizona University

A renowned public university under the patronage of the Arizona Board of Regents, the oldest public university in the state, founded in 1899. The leading university for expat students offers 95 undergraduate programs, 47 vocational training certificates, 76 master's programs, and a PhD. In 2023, it was included in the 1201-1300 QS ranking. Conducts research in the interests of the aerospace industry; annually, investments of various customers in scientific work within the walls of Northern Arizona University reach $ 40 million.

6. University of Advancing Technology

A private university founded in 1983. It offers bachelor's and master's level programs in areas such as game theory, online programming and design, digital art, engineering, and others. The university's computer laboratories cooperate with leading computer game developers in the United States, and advanced research in the field of robotics and computer security is carried out here. The university has the most powerful computer in the Southwest.

7. Arizona Christian University

A small Christian non-state university; Founded in 1960 by the Baptist Church, it is now open to all denominations. The campus of about 30 hectares is located in the northern part of Phoenix. Despite the fact that it has only a little more than a thousand students, it was included in the ranking of the best regional colleges in the West, and the track and field team reached the final stage of the national competitions in 2018. It offers bachelor's programs, including distance learning.