The University of Arizona

• Established: 1885
• Location: Tucson, USA
• Number of students: 38,000
• Students age: 17+
• University type: state
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of studying: mixed.

The University of Arizona is a public university in the top 40 universities in the country (according to US News & World Report). The university has actually existed longer than the state of Arizona - the educational institution was opened in 1895.

Throughout its history, The University of Arizona has achieved many successes: it became one of the best public educational institutions in the United States, entered into a long-term collaboration with NASA, and won the status of a leading university in scientific and creative fields. The university was directly involved in organizing the flight to the moon, was among the four universities that began to reform the medical system in 2015. The historically strong areas of the university have become genetics (the medical center has been cooperating with the non-profit organization Banner Health for many years), planetology (university professors are at the foundation of science), cardiology. Two medical centers of the university were named the best in the country.

Faculties:

• Agriculture
• College of Architecture
• Humanities College
• College of Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Veterinary medicine
• College of Pharmacy
• School of Optical Research
• School of nursing
• Medical College
• School of Management and Accounting
• Faculty of Law
• Pedagogical Institute
• Engineering school.

Among the graduates and teachers of the university:

• Prominent linguist Noam Chomsky
• Fashion model Kourtney Kardashian
• Bob Dole politician
• American football players Nick Falls, Teddy Bruski, Rob Gronkowski
• Actresses Kristen Wiig and Kate Walsh.

Place of the university in national rankings:

• ARWU = 42-56
• Forbes = 218
• THE = 135
• US News & World Report = 97
• Washington Monthly = 85.

Place of the university in international rankings:

• ARWU = 101-150
• QA = 273
• THE = 104
• US News & World Report = 97.

• Education is built on a personalized approach: a flexible general education program, research and career opportunities, as well as a unified academic support center, Student Success District,
• Students have access to mentoring and tutoring services, academic advising, and library assistance,
• The SALT Center has received national recognition for its comprehensive support of students with learning and attention difficulties,
• The career development team (SECD) helps find internships, research and volunteer projects, and prepares students for employment: from resume writing to interview practice,
• For incoming freshmen, there is a summer orientation program, New Start: six weeks before the start of classes, participants live in residence, get acquainted with the campus and faculty, and earn 6–7 credit units. Over 55 years, more than 14,000 students have gone through this program.

• The University of Arizona holds R1 research university status (the highest level of research activity) and is among the leading public research institutions in the United States (according to the National Science Foundation, 2025),
• Eller College of Management is considered one of the best public business schools in the country at the undergraduate level,
• The Cyber Operations program is among the strongest in the country.

• The mascot and student nickname — Wildcats,
• The historic Bear Down Gym was built in 1929. Today it houses study spaces and a student support center,
• About 45% of students come from other states (fall 2022 data),
• Tucson International Airport (TUS) is just a few minutes from campus and serves daily direct flights.

The university has residences located in the historical center and park areas. Dorm amenities:

• Rooms for 1-2 people
• Private / shared bathrooms
• Canteens
• The shops
• Laundries
• Common kitchen areas
• Wi-Fi
• TV
• Recreation areas.

Sport sections:

• Basketball
• Lacrosse
• Golf
• Softball
• Baseball
• Rugby
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Hockey
• Volleyball
• Football
• Athletics.

• Flagship state university of Arizona,
• More than 150 undergraduate degree programs,
• W.A. Franke Honors College: priority course enrollment, separate housing in specialized dormitories, participation in research from the first year, internships and study abroad programs,
• Near You Network — 10 locations across Arizona with in-person, practice-oriented education,
• Arizona Online — full-fledged undergraduate programs in online format with per-credit tuition and no out-of-state surcharge.

Student infrastructure:

• Stadium
• Beach volleyball courts
• Sports Complex
• Research centers
• Laboratories
• IT centers
• Pool
• Cafeterias
• Bars
• Library center
• Golf Club
• Areas and fields for team sports.

The academic year is divided into fall and spring semesters.

In addition to the main tuition fee, a non-refundable registration fee must be paid. Students have access to an installment payment plan — the cost can be split into several payments over the course of the semester.

Applications are reviewed through a comprehensive procedure: the applicant's entire academic history is evaluated taking into account the conditions in which they studied, as well as other life experience. The applicant receives the admission decision by email.

In addition to admission to the main campus in Tucson, various pathways are available:

• Enrollment in The A-Center with enhanced academic support and subsequent choice of major,
• A partnership program with Verto Education, allowing some international students to begin their studies with a year abroad (in London) followed by a transfer to the main campus,
• Online learning formats.

Smapse specialists will guide you through all stages of the application process.

The university provides scholarships for academic merit, including Wildcat Award and Arizona Award for out-of-state freshmen. Scholarships are renewable — for up to four consecutive years (eight semesters), and for the five-year bachelor's program in architecture — up to five years. Priority consideration is given to applicants who submit their documents by the early application deadline.

After enrollment, students gain access to the Scholarship Universe scholarship matching system, which connects them with both university and external scholarship programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision