University of Arizona

Students at the University of Arizona join a long legacy of excellence spanning arts, sports, science, and leadership, including notable alumni such as acclaimed actors, award-winning journalists, Olympic gold medalists, Fortune 500 executives, NASA astronauts, and Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1885, before Arizona became a state, and currently enrolls over 41,000 domestic students and 4,000 international students. It ranks among the top universities nationally and globally, holding the 52nd position in the World University Rankings, placing it within the top 1% of universities worldwide. The University of Arizona is also classified as an “R1: Very High Research Activity” institution by the Carnegie Classification, with research funding from agencies such as NASA and the National Science Foundation. As a large public university, it offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across major fields of study, with particularly strong programs in business, biology, biomedical sciences, engineering, and health professions. Despite its academic rigor, the campus and Tucson offer abundant recreational opportunities, with major sports such as football and basketball uniting students around the Wildcats, under the rallying cry “Bear Down, Arizona!” On-campus and nearby amenities include comfortable housing, a recreational center with a swimming pool, shops and restaurants, advanced healthcare services through the campus health center, and cultural venues such as the Arizona Fine Arts area and the Arizona State Museum. The Tucson Streetcar system connects students to other city areas and notable landmarks like Mission San Xavier del Bac, Historic Fourth Avenue, and the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, while the surrounding desert landscape provides endless outdoor activities in locations such as Saguaro National Park, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and Sabino Canyon. With high academic standards and diverse recreational options, students at the University of Arizona experience a comprehensive university life in Tucson.