Arizona
Wildcats dream, play and obsess about a better everything. For everyone.
At any given moment, someone here is planning for what might be, what
will be and what we hope will never be, so that our shared future is
bright.
4.5 out of 5 (14 ratings / 12 reviews) Tucson, Arizona, United States
Top reasons to study here
- Working together to expand human potential, explore new horizons and enrich life for all.
- We will continuously improve how we educate and innovate so we can lead the way in developing disruptive problem-solvers capable of tackling our greatest challe
- To create a world where human potential is realized and we’re all working together to create solutions to big problems so that life in our communities, in Arizo
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (69)
- B.A. Africana Studies
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Arabic
- B.B.A. Business Economics
- B.A. Communication
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice Studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Judaic Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc.Ed. Rehabilitation Studies and Services
- B.A. Sociology
Humanities (57)
- B.A. Africana Studies
- B.A. Arabic
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. English
- B.F.A. Film and Television
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Religious Studies
- B.A. Studio Art
Arts, Design & Architecture (54)
- Bachelor Architecture
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Dance
- B.F.A. Film and Television
- B.A. Film and Television
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor Music Education - Voice Emphasis
- BFA Musical Theatre
- Bachelor Performance - Percussion Emphasis
- Bachelor Performance - Trombone Emphasis
- Bachelor Performance - Trumpet Emphasis
- B.A. Studio Art
- B.A. Theatre Arts
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (51)
- B.Sc. Applied Physics
- B.Sc. Astronomy
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.A. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.A. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Microbiology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.A. Physics
Business & Management (34)
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- B.B.A. Business Economics
- B.B.A. Business Management
- B.A. Communication
- B.A. Economics
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
- B.Sc. Finance
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Operations Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (32)
- B.Sc. Plant Sciences
Engineering & Technology (27)
- B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor Architecture
- B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- B.Sc. Biosystems Engineering
- B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. Engineering Management
- B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
- B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Sc. Mining Engineering
- B.Sc. Systems Engineering
Medicine & Health (25)
- B.Sc. Care, Health and Society
- B.Sc.Ed. Mild Moderate Disabilities
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
- B.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Public Health
- B.Sc.Ed. Rehabilitation Studies and Services
- B.Sc. Veterinary Science
Computer Science & IT (19)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.A. Computer Science
Education & Training (15)
- B.Sc. Deaf Studies
- B.Sc. Psychological Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc.Ed. Rehabilitation Studies and Services
Agriculture & Forestry (12)
- B.Sc. Plant Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions (10)
- B.Sc. Care, Health and Society
- B.Sc. Food Safety
- B.A. Food Studies
Journalism & Media (6)
Law (6)
- B.Sc. Criminal Justice Studies
- B.A. Law
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Undergraduate Bridge
About
History
Universities are defined by their people, and you could say the people here were born to challenge "business as usual." The University of Arizona existed before Arizona was a state. Our first graduating class in 1895 consisted of two women and one male.
Since then, we've learned that we're better together. We do more when we work across backgrounds, skills and perspectives.
Education
The University of Arizona offers a wide variety of academic programs, many of which are among the nation’s best. Students can choose from more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degrees through 20 colleges and 11 schools on three campuses.
Research
As one of the top research universities in the world, with research activity of more than $600M, the University of Arizona is known for its excellence in research, giving our students the experience needed for their futures and being an economic engine for our state.
Career
The mission of Career Services is to maximize your career potential by providing you with opportunities to explore your interests and gain valuable professional experience while also connecting you to our powerful network of employers and community partners.
Whether you are still deciding what you would like to do or you're ready to make your first professional move, let our staff help you prepare.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
101
2019
101
2018
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
273 -11
2020
262 -16
2019
246
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
104 55
2019
159
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
85 -4
2019
81
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Discover the University of Arizona South, designed to provide a quality learner- centered environment for professional and liberal arts educatiom using diverse learning styles and accommodations for specific student needs, the faculty facilitates a disciplined inquiry into relative issues and a sense of service to the greater community.
Housing services
The University of Arizona Honors Village features dorm and apartment-style housing for more than 1,000 Honors Wildcats. With integrated dining, collaborative learning classrooms, an interior courtyard, faculty and staff offices, a Campus Recreation Center and Campus Health Service Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS) satellite, the Honors Village will be the hub for the Honors community.
Library services
The Main Library houses extensive collections in the social sciences, humanities, fine arts, education and business as well as media, maps and government documents. The complete holdings of the University Libraries are accessible through the library's online catalog.
Medical services
We are committed to promoting health, wellness and safety at the UA by providing quality medical and mental health care, outstanding health education, while assisting the institution in health-related policy development.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Arizona’s branch campus headquartered in Sierra Vista—extends the University’s educational mission to the region’s people, in multiple locations and with targeted degree programs.
UA South provides affordable, accessible opportunities to earn high-quality and meaningful University of Arizona degrees in sites throughout Southern Arizona, including key border communities in Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties. We partner with community colleges to offer bachelor degrees that are of high quality, low cost, and geographically accessible.
Sports facilities
As a university-recognized student-run organization, Collegiate Club Sports exists to promote and develop interest in a variety of sports and/or physical activities. Competitive in nature, clubs may represent the University in intercollegiate competition or conduct intra-club activities such as practice, instruction, social events and tournament play. We have about 30 clubs with about 1000 participants varying from rugby to ballroom dance.
Accreditation
The University of Arizona is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), one of 62 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada and the only AAU member in Arizona.
Student Reviews
Bear Down
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
So far, being a student at the u of a has been an amazing experience. I really enjoyed all aspects of my freshman year, but this year has been more challenging due to all my classes being virtual.
UofA and Covid
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The university did/does a wonderful job dealing with reopening the university during covid-19. While also providing flex classes for everyone.
An awesome and educating experience
Jane Abok rated 5 out of 5 stars
It has been an awesome experience studying, relating to people from different diversity and being able to exchange ideas. So far what I have gained from the institution has been of great help to me in different perspectives and am truly grateful for the nature they gave me.
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