About University of Arizona

The University of Arizona is a public research university. It was the state of Arizona's first university, having been founded in 1885. It is also an elected member of the Association of American Universities, and the only representation from Arizona in this group. The University of Arizona, which is governed by the Arizona Board of Regents, offers a welcoming and engaging environment that encourages students to pursue their dreams. The Center for World University Rankings placed the University of Arizona 34th in the United States and 52nd in the world in 2017.

The park is 380 acres in size and is located in the heart of Tucson. It is separated into quadrants, with the Mall separating the north and south sides of the campus, and the Student Union Memorial Center and Highland Avenue roughly separating the west and east sides. There are over 600 multi-cultural, philanthropic, intellectual, athletic, social, and student clubs, as well as campus organisations, at the University of Arizona. Around 51 fraternity and sorority chapters are recognised.

University of Arizona Rankings

• #101-150 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
• #273 World University Ranking - QS 2021
• #124 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #97 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
• #97 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

Why University of Arizona?

• Arizona was ranked 70th in the world and 45th in the United States by the Center for World University Rankings in 2014.
• The University of Arizona is the state's first university.
• Every year, the enrollment ratio with the local student ratio is 3:2.
• The University of Arizona provides the only Bachelor of Arts in Law degree in the country.
• There are 1,563 faculty members in all.
• The University of Arizona spends around $625 million on research each year.
• The University of Arizona is one of the top generators of Fulbright Scholars in the country.

University of Arizona Tuition Fees

University of Arizona Entry Requirements

Admission Standards - Difficult

Applications Accepted - 86.5% 

The University of Arizona Admission Process

Admissions applications are accepted on a rolling basis at the University of Arizona. Students usually enrol for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The following are the entry requirements:

Application Portal:

• Undergraduate: Common Application/ Coalition Application Portal
• Graduate: Apply online using GradApp

Application Fee:

• Undergraduate: 85 USD
• Graduate: 95 USD

Application deadline for International students:

• Spring- November 2
• Summer- March 15
• Fall- May 17

Admission Requirements:

• Official high school transcript(s)/Official college/university transcript(s)
• GPA- A minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (~83-86%).
• SAT and ACT scores (SAT: 580 or higher, ACT English: 21)
• English proficiency test scores
  • TOEFL iBT: 70-79
  • IELTS: 6.0-6.5 
• CV/resume
• Personal statement
• Financial certificate or bank guarantee
• LOR
• Health insurance
• Passport and F-1 or J-1 visa

University of Arizona English Language Proficiency

Because nearly every subject at the University of Arizona is taught in English, international students from non-English speaking nations must be fluent in the language. The University of Arizona's English proficiency requirements for undergraduate students are listed in the table below.

The table below lists the English Language Proficiency Requirements for Graduate College at the University of Arizona -

University of Arizona Highlights

University of Arizona Annual Cost to Attend

Arizona Resident Tuition - $10,710

Out of State Resident Tuition - $28,800

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