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University of Arizona

Founded
1885
Total students
47,300
International students
5,400
Student to staff ratio
15:1
Nationalities represented
120

Why University of Arizona?

The University of Arizona, a global top-100 university, offers transformative education and résumé-building opportunities with over 300 degrees to choose from. Learn from Nobel Prize-winning faculty and reach for the moon in research through partnerships with NASA.

As a top producer of Fulbright scholars, we are committed to supporting international students on their academic journey. We help you turn a US degree into a fulfilling career. Boasting over 300 days of sunshine and one of the best states to start your career, it is no wonder that Arizona is a top choice for students.

Key Rankings:

  • #95 Top World ​University (CWUR 2023)

  • #48 Top US University (CWUR 2023)

  • Sixth US University in NASA-funded Activity (HERD 2021)

The world 100 university: where business meets tech

We have created a variety of materials to promote The University of Arizona undergraduate management information systems program, ranked in the top three in the US by U.S. News & World Report 2024. For more info on tech business, check out this toolkit.

Campus and location

University of Arizona campuses

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Main campus
UA Campus

Tucson Campus

Tucson, home of the University of Arizona, is known for its Southwestern beauty. This region of the US is recognizable in films for its swirls of earthy orange rock formations and vivid candy-colored sunsets. Tourist destinations, like the Grand Canyon, are accessible by car in just over five hours.

Costs and Entry Requirements

Typical costs

While tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residences and personal spending habits, below you'll find an estimated cost of attendance at UA.

Academic year

Cost

Approximate amount per year (USD)

Accommodation

$6,600 - $17,100

Meals

$2,100 - $6,510

Insurance

$2,765 - $2,765

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$11,465

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$26,375

Scholarships

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Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements for The University of Arizona are shown below. Please note that specific admission requirements may vary based on academic program.

Academic Entry Requirements

GPA: 3 (3.5 GPA required for Freshman Engineering 3.75 GPA required for Freshman Pre-nursing)

English Language Requirements

IELTS: a minimum score of 6 (6.5 for competitive majors) (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require IELTS 6.5.Individual Graduate Programs may require higher scores than the Graduate College. Please review the Graduate Programs Catalog for more information.) TOEFL: a minimum score of 70 is required (79 for competive majors) (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require IELTS 79. Individual Graduate Programs may require higher scores than the Graduate College. Please review the Graduate Programs Catalog for more information.) Duolingo: 100 (105 for competitive majors) (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require Duolingo 105.) PTEA: a minimum score of 53 is required (Individual Graduate Programs may require higher scores than the Graduate College. Please review the Graduate Programs Catalog for more information.) TOEFL Home Edition: N/A TOEFL My Best Score Accepted?: Y Other Tests: ACT English 21, CEPT Full Academic Test 100, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 580 or higher, TOEFL Essentials Non-Competitive Majors Minimum Requirement 7.5, TOEFL Essentials Competitive Majors Minimum Requirement 8.5 Country Specific (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require CEPT Full Academic Test 110) Country Specific Link(s): https://everywhere.arizona.edu/country-requirements

Typical costs

While tuition fees, accommodation prices and food costs may vary depending on your chosen degree, student residences and personal spending habits, below you'll find an estimated cost of attendance at The University of Arizona.

Academic year

Cost

Approximate amount per year (USD)

Accommodation

$6,600 - $17,100

Meals

$2,100 - $6,510

Insurance

$2,765 - $2,765

ESTIMATED TOTAL

$11,465

-

$26,375

Scholarships

Graduate ScholarshipsThis link will open in a new tab

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements for The University of Arizona are shown below. Please note that specific admission requirements may vary based on academic program.

Academic Entry Requirements

GPA: GPA 3.0 based on a 4.00 scale (3.5 GPA required for Freshman Engineering 3.75 GPA required for Freshman Pre-nursing)

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 7.0 (with no subject test below 6.0) (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require IELTS 6.5.Individual Graduate Programs may require higher scores than the Graduate College. Please review the Graduate Programs Catalog for more information.) TOEFL: a minimum score of 79 is required (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require IELTS 79. Individual Graduate Programs may require higher scores than the Graduate College. Please review the Graduate Programs Catalog for more information.) Duolingo: Not accepted for GD programs (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require Duolingo 105.) PTEA: a minimum score of 60 is required (Individual Graduate Programs may require higher scores than the Graduate College. Please review the Graduate Programs Catalog for more information.) TOEFL Home Edition: N/A TOEFL My Best Score Accepted?: Y Other Tests: CEPT Full Academic Test 110, TOEFL Essentials Minimum 9.5 (UG: Nursing, B.A. in Law, and all Engineering and Business programs require CEPT Full Academic Test 110) Country Specific Link(s): https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/intladmissionsreqs/

Top Ranked Subjects

36

Graduate: Business - Part-time Mba

45

Graduate: Nursing - Master's

47

Graduate: Law

73

Graduate: Education

Careers

Career outcomes

  • Top 200 in the world for employability (QS 2022)

  • 90% of undergraduates are employed after graduation from the Eller College of Management

  • 91% placement at graduation for the College of Engineering graduates.

See yourself working in Arizona

Check out impressive STEM headquarters around the state where you can get your start.

  • Raytheon: Tucson, AZ

  • Intel: Chandler, AZ

  • Honeywell: Phoenix, AZ

  • Axon: Scottsdale, AZ

  • First Solar: Tempe, AZ

  • ON Semiconductor: Phoenix, AZ

Accommodation

Information about accommodation can be found on The University of Arizona’s website.

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Services and facilities

Business meets Tucson technology

Our Management Information System program combines computer technology with business decision-making methods to analyze, design, implement and manage computerized information systems in an organizational environment.

The Eller College of Management's Digital Transformation Team is committed to blending current and emerging technology and skills to prepare graduates for tomorrow's business tech.

16 research labs, Institutes and centers are dedicated to the Eller College of Management students.

Other UA facilities:

  • The STEM Learning Center: Facilitates institutional partnerships and access to high-quality STEM experiences, resources, tools and expertise.

  • The University of Arizona's Tech Park: Tech Park partners with companies that specialize in advanced energy; arid lands agriculture and water; health and biosciences; defense and security; Intelligent transportation systems and smart vehicles; sustainable mining; and cross-cutting sectors of informatics, sustainability and imaging.

  • The University of Arizona's NASA space grant program: A fellowship that accepts six graduate students per year to promote space-related research to the public.

How to apply

How to apply

Application deadlines

Fall: April 24 Spring: October 25 Summer: N/A The Graduate College does not have specific application deadlines, we allow each department to set their own deadline.Please consult Graduate Catalog & Programs of Study to review each departments application deadline: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/

Application documents required to receive an offer

High School Transcripts: If you are currently in high school, the University of Arizona needs to see 9 11 grade work. If you have completed high school then Arizona needs to see 10 12 grade work. High School Diploma: If already completed high school English Test Score: https://everywhere.arizona.edu/english-proficiency Accounting Of Time: INTO AoC, Email, or University for required: All first-year students can apply through our Future Wildcat Application Portal, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application. University Transcript (transfer students): Have you attended any college or university outside of the United States during or post-high school? Unofficial transcripts from each institution you have attended are sufficient for initial evaluation.Have you attended any college or university inside the United States during or post-high school? You must submit official transcripts from each institution you have attended; send them electronically to REG-transcripts@email.arizona.edu Unofficial documents are permitted for evaluation purposes. You may upload unofficial transcripts for initial admission evaluation. If a transcript is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the transcript. Programs requiring additional applications: https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/academics/bachelor-science-nursing-bsn/admissions

Testing codes

TOEFL: 4832 SAT: 4832 ACT: 0096 GRE: 4832 GMAT: 4832

Post-offer process

Confirmation deadlines

Fall: July 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: N/A Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.

Preparing for arrival

Before arrival

Create Online Student Account: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Register for Orientation: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus): https://housing.arizona.edu/yourUAhome Airport Transfer Options Available: https://global.arizona.edu/international-students/new-students Complete Immunization and Health Forms: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Enroll in Student Health Insurance: https://health.arizona.edu/student-health-insurance Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores: Once formally admitted to the University of Arizona, official versions of transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended will be required. Pay Tuition and Fees

After arrival

Attend Orientation: https://orientation.arizona.edu/ Register for Classes: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable: https://bursar.arizona.edu/payment/options How to Pay: https://bursar.arizona.edu/payment/options Health Screening: https://health.arizona.edu/international-students

How to apply

Apply via the University website and and select Global INTO Intl Partner Agent from the dropdown menu at the bottom of the first page of the graduate application in the Sponsor/Affiliation section. https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/users/login https://dewaiverform.intoglobal.com/ Application Fee: $95

Application deadlines

Fall: Varies by program Spring: Varies by program Summer: N/A The Graduate College does not have specific application deadlines, we allow each department to set their own deadline.Please consult Graduate Catalog & Programs of Study to review each departments application deadline: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/

Application documents required to receive an offer

English Test Score: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency Accounting Of Time: https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/users/login University Transcript Proof of Degree: Yes if already holds a degree GRE/GMAT: The University of Arizona Graduate College does not require entrance exams, such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). However, many academic departments may require GRE scores. Please refer to our Program Descriptions guide for program-specific requirements. Reference Letters: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/admin/letters-recommendation Unofficial documents are permitted for evaluation purposes. Applicants must upload unofficial pdf versions of all transcripts when submitting their application in our GradApp system.

Testing codes

TOEFL: 4832 SAT: 4832 ACT: 0096 GRE: 4832 GMAT: 4832

Post-offer process

Confirmation deadlines

Fall: July 15 Spring: December 15 Summer: N/A Confirmation dates may change. Please check with your admissions advisor for the latest information.

Preparing for arrival

Before arrival

Create Online Student Account: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Register for Orientation: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Apply for Housing (On-Campus and/or Off-Campus): https://housing.arizona.edu/yourUAhome Airport Transfer Options Available: https://global.arizona.edu/international-students/new-students Complete Immunization and Health Forms: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Enroll in Student Health Insurance: https://health.arizona.edu/student-health-insurance Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Pay Tuition and Fees: https://bursar.arizona.edu/payment/options How to Pay: https://bursar.arizona.edu/payment/options

After arrival

Attend Orientation: https://orientation.arizona.edu/international-student-orientation Register for Classes: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Submit Final/Official Transcripts and Test Scores if not sent earlier: https://nextsteps.arizona.edu/nextsteps Pay Remaining Tuition and Fees if applicable: https://bursar.arizona.edu/payment/options Health Screening: https://health.arizona.edu/international-students

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