University of Arizona

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.

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.

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, Nestle, 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.

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.

Undergraduate

First-Year Students

• Have a 3.00 recalculated grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"= 4.00) from a secondary school.
  • Please note: GPA recalculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process.
• Have three years of completed high school coursework.
  • Please note: For students currently in high school, the university needs to see 9–11 grade work. High school graduates should submit Grades 10–12.
• Meet English proficiency requirements

Transfer Students

• Have earned 12 or more transferable college credits post-high school from an accredited college or university
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA (a "C+" or better where "A"= 4.00) from a college or university.
  • Please note: GPA recalculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process.
• Have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
• Meet English proficiency requirements

Competitive programs may require a higher GPA and English proficiency score.

Graduate

Graduate students can apply for admission through GradApp at the University of Arizona. In general, all graduate applicants should prepare for the following:

• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (a "B" or better where "A"= 4.00) from college or university.
• Have and present the equivalent of a bachelor's degree.
  • Review international degree requirements.
• Have 1-3 letters of recommendation
• Prepare a statement of purpose
• Prepare an academic resume
• Meet English proficiency requirements
• Complete any additional program requirements as outlined in the graduate catalog

Students are encouraged to visit the graduate catalog for specific information about admission requirements and application deadlines.

The University of Arizona offers every facility that students could need to enjoy a fully-rounded educational experience, including innovative classroom spaces and places where groups and communities can learn together.

When students are studying independently, the well-equipped libraries are stocked with thousands of physical books along with digital resources, while students can also enjoy the down time offered by the world-class recreation center. Studying at UArizona is about more than just the academic experience, which is reflected in the 600+ clubs that students can join.

Beyond the campus itself, the surrounding area of Tucson offers all the amenities of a major city that students could hope to enjoy, including live music, world-class museums, great shopping and more. It's also good for active students who seek to partake in various outdoor activities, with an average of 350 sunny days every year.

Undergraduate

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 2023/24 academic year, it ranges from USD 5,500 to USD 22,000.

Graduate

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.