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For the University of Arizona admissions, students must apply within the application deadlines listed below:

  • Spring Intake (UG): Nov 1, 2024
  • Fall Intake (UG): May 1, 2025
  • MBA Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
  • PG deadlines vary from course to course.

About the University of Arizona

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Year of establishment
1885
Also known as
UA
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
3942
Campus size
380 acres
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
6
Endowment value
USD 741 million
Scholarships granted
31470
Scholarship amount granted
USD 417 million
Application fees
USD 85
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
2915
Faculty/Student ratio
17
UG/PG course ratio
1.86
Total criminal offences
760
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

61%

Hispanic

27%

Asian

5%

Black

4%

American

1%

UG Student residence

Out of state

48%

In state

46%

Foreign

4%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

85%

25 and over

14%

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UG Number of Applicant

52091
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.68
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UG Enrollment

38751
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PG Enrollment

10652
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Q:   Does University of Arizona accept IELTS score?

A: 

International non-native English speakers must meet the University of Arizona English requirements to get admission to UG and PG programs. The university IELTS score as proof of English language proficiency. The table below includes the IELTS score for UG and PG admission: 

English Language Test

UG Score

PG Score

IELTS

6.0 – 6.5

7.0 (with no subject test below 6.0)

Check the Average IELTS Scores at the Best Universities in the US

Q:   What GPA do I need to get admission at Arizona University?

A: 

International students must complete their previous schooling with at least a GPA of 3.0 or above on a scale of 4.0 to get admission to UG and PG programs. Applicants must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA in high school for UG admission and a 3.0 unweighted GPA in bachelor's degree for PG admission.

Also read: Grading System in the USA

Q:   What documents are required by the international students to get admission at Arizona University?

A: 

Mentioned below are the list of documents that international students require to get admission to UG and PG programme at Arizona University:

  • Academic transcripts
  • IELTS/TOEFL score
  • ACT/ SAT/ GMAT score
  • Resume
  • LORs

Check the list of Documents required for filling Applications for Universities in the USA

Q:   What are the best reasons to attend the University of Arizona?

A: 

University of Arizona is one of the best universities in USA and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some of the best reasons to attend Arizona University:

  • Top-notch programs in Business, Space Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Mining, Biology, and several other disciplines;
  • Large and diverse student body;
  • Various opportunities to play sports such as swimming, women’s baseball, basketball and more;
  • Student-centered approach; and
  • Students can join a wide variety of clubs and participate in co-curricular activities.

 

Q:   What is the world ranking of the University of Arizona?

A: 

University of Arizona is one of the top-ranked universities in USA and its global rankings are listed below:

  • In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Arizona ranking stands at #293 in Best Global Universities.
  • According to US News & World Report – Best Global Universities rankings, U of A ranks at the position #115 in the 2024 edition.
  • As per Times Higher Education, Arizona University has claimed the rank #155 in World University Rankings 2024.

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Q:   Does the University of Arizona offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

The University of Arizona scholarships are available for international students if they meet the criteria. One of the scholarships is the First-Year Global Wildcat Award and applicants must submit the completed admission application by the deadline to be eligible for it. The amount of the First-Year Global Wildcat Award is given below:

GPA

Amount

4.00

USD 23,000

3.75 – 3.99

USD 19,000

3.50 – 3.74

USD 13,000

3.25 – 3.49

USD 8,000

3.00 – 3.24

USD 5,000

Read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students 

Q:   Do universities in USA offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

Opting to study abroad is a major step that students take for their career and managing the expenses (including the tuition fee and living costs) play a deciding factor in this decision. Here is where scholarships dive in and help students study in their dream college by cutting down a portion of their expenses. Here are some scholarships offered by the top universities in USA that are available for international students:

Q:   Does University of Arizona offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

Yes, the University of Arizona offers scholarships to international students. The details of some of the University of Arizona scholarships for international students are given below:

  • First-year Global Wildcat Award: It is offered by Arizona University USA to its incoming freshmen students. This is granted to those students who show outstanding academic performance. The amount of this scholarship is based on the student’s GPA and usually ranges between USD 5,500 – USD 22,000. To be considered for this scholarship, students need to submit their completed admission application by the application deadline
  • Graduate Tuition Awards: International master’s and doctoral students at Arizona University USA are offered this scholarship. Though, the amount of Graduate Tuition Awards varies.

University of Arizona Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :USD 80 - 95
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Fall15ᵗʰ Dec 2024 - 1ˢᵗ May 2025
Spring1ˢᵗ Nov 2022 - 1ˢᵗ Nov 2024
Summer15ᵗʰ Feb 2025
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Q:   What is the application deadline for University of Arizona?

A: 

The University of Arizona application deadlines vary by UG and PG admissions for international students. Mentioned below are the deadlines for UG and PG admission at the university:

Event

Spring

Fall

Application Open

May 06, 2024

Aug 01, 2025

Housing App Open

Sep 01, 2024

Aug 14, 2025

Application & Merit Aid Deadline

Nov 01, 2024

May 01, 2025

I-20 Request Deadline

Nov 20, 2024

Jul 01, 2025

Semester Start*

Jan 15, 2025

Aug 26, 2025

*The deadline to be refunded the enrollment fee for spring is December 15 and the deadline for fall is Jul 01.

Graduate Programs

Application Deadlines

MS in Accounting

Spring: Sep 27, 2024

Fall: May 15, 2025

MBA (full time)

Round 1: Oct 15, 2024

Round 2: Dec 01, 2024

Round 3: Jan 15, 2025

MS in Computer Science

Fall: Jan 15, 2025

MS in Data Science

Fall: Feb 01, 2025

Spring: Aug 01, 2025

Note: Aside from the above application deadlines, the admissions committee continues to accept applications on a rolling basis until program capacity has been reached.

Q:   Is it hard to get admission at Arizona University?

A: 

It may be difficult for international students to get admission to Arizona University because of its moderately high acceptance rate. The acceptance rate at the university is 85.66% for the fall of 2024. Out of 100 applicants, the university admitted around 86 students. Applicants must meet the admission requirements and submit the admission application by the deadline to be eligible for admission to Arizona.

Q:   Does the University of Arizona require IELTS?

A: 

International students must prove their English language proficiency in order to take admission to the Uni of Arizona. Check the minimum scores required in the English language tests for admission to the University of Arizona from the table given below:

Tests

Minimum scores for bachelor’s programs

Minimum scores for selective bachelor’s programs

Minimum scores for graduate programs

TOEFL

70

79

79

IELTS

6.0

6.5

7.0

PTE

53

53

60

Duolingo

100

105

NA

 

Q:   What is the University of Arizona acceptance rate?

A: 

Based on the ratio of admissions to applications, the acceptance rate of the University of Arizona stands at 87. Since, the stats are on the higher end, we can conclude that U of Arizona is a slightly competitive university to get in, as it admits more than half of the applicants. However, students must not show any laxity and fulfill all the UT Austion admission requirements, ie; academic qualifications, standardized test scores, English language requirements as well as relevant documents in order to secure an admission in the university.

Note: The data has been derived from unofficial sources and is subjected to changes.

University of Arizona Fees

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MS(64 courses)
INR 26 L - 38 L
Duration12-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 8, TOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE: 60 & Above
PG Certificate(76 courses)
INR 14 L - 15 L
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
MBA/PGDM(24 courses)
INR 26 L - 45 L
Duration10 months-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE: 60 - 68
B.E. / B.Tech(24 courses)
INR 33 L - 38 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 70 - 79, PTE: 53 & Above
MIM(16 courses)
INR 26 L - 45 L
Duration10-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 85, PTE: 60 & Above
BBA(16 courses)
INR 33 L - 35 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
MEM(1 course)
INR 27 L
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS, TOEFL: 79 & Above
B.Agri(6 courses)
INR 33 L - 35 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above
MEng(2 courses)
INR 27 L - 28 L
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL, PTE: 60 & Above
M.A.(43 courses)
INR 25 L - 28 L
Duration1 year-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 7.5, TOEFL: 79 - 100, PTE: 60 & Above
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Q:   What is the cost of living at the University of Arizona?

A: 

University of Arizona, USA is relatively affordable in terms of the cost of living, as compared to other universities in USA. Given below is the breakdown of the expenses of attending the university:

ExpensesAnnual Cost of Living (2024-25)Cost in INR
Living Cost (Housing & Food)USD 16,746INR 14 L
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and EquipmentUSD 600INR 50 K
TravelUSD 2,350INR 2 L
MiscellaneousUSD 2,100INR 1.7 L
TOTALUSD 21,796INR 18.3 L

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.95

Q:   What are the English requirements for Arizona University?

A: 

International students must meet the English requirements for Arizona University admission. The table below includes the list of English language tests and their score for UG and PG admission:

English Language Test

UG Score

PG Score

IELTS

6.0 – 6.5

7.0 (with no subject test below 6.0)

TOEFL iBT

70 – 79

79

Duolingo

53

60

Duolingo

100 – 105

NA

Also read: Study in the USA Without IELTS and TOEFL

Q:   Is it expensive to study at University of Arizona, USA?

A: 

On an average, the annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at the University of Arizona is around INR 30 L - 40 L, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (24 courses)
INR 26 L - 45 L
MS (64 courses)
INR 26 L - 38 L
MIM (16 courses)
INR 26 L - 45 L
BE / BTech (24 courses)
INR 33 L - 38 L
BBA (16 courses)
INR 33 L - 34 L
MEM (1 course)
INR 27 L
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Tips: Before joining the UofA, I would recommend students to understand basic things about university like programs offered, campus culture, location, rankings etc. The university does offer scholarship based on our academic scores in high school; I did receive a scholarship. It's definitely a different experience since it is a new environment in which we are learning, but it has been great so far. I did experience some cultural differences initially, but now I have settled up well. It does take some time but always be more participative and open to new things.
Likes (Indian Food): There are enough Indian restaurants around campus and in Tucson. I know two restaurants, one of them is on campus and the other is very close to the campus. The prices are quite decent, ranging from 4$-20$ approximately. There are also other cuisines available like Vietnamese cuisine, Italian cuisine etc. I personally prefer cooking myself because being an international student, cooking saves a lot of money which could be used to pay the rent or tuition fee. I make meal plans or store food to save time during the workdays.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Sponsorship is a requirement for full-time jobs but not for internships. I think due to the ongoing recession and layoff period for this year, the post study jobs opportunities are very limited and has been difficult to find, especially for international students. Many companies are not offering sponsorship, but it is expected to ease up soon depending on the job market situation. However, the university offers certain research positions too which could be considered as an alternative option.
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University of Arizona Placements

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Blackrock
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Capital One
IBM
Lockheed Martin Corp.
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Q:   How competitive is getting admission to University of Arizona?

A: 

Over 50,000 students from all over the world apply to study at the university. The University of Arizona receives over 56,000 applications in the fall of 2024 and accepts over 48,000. The table below includes the University of Arizona enrollment in the fall of 2024:

Particulars

Stats for 2023-2024

Application Received

56,466

Admitted Students

48,369

Acceptance Rate

85.66%







University of Arizona Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is the world ranking of the University of Arizona?

A: 

University of Arizona is one of the top-ranked universities in USA and its global rankings are listed below:

  • In the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Arizona ranking stands at #293 in Best Global Universities.
  • According to US News & World Report – Best Global Universities rankings, U of A ranks at the position #115 in the 2024 edition.
  • As per Times Higher Education, Arizona University has claimed the rank #155 in World University Rankings 2024.

Q:   Why is Shiksha Grading better than other ranking bodies?

A: 

For the students looking forward to study abroad, the ranking of a university plays a crucial role in decision-making. However, the availability of multiple rankings online can be overwhelming for the university's international audience. All the top ranking bodies rank universities on the basis of different parameters, which can be hard to understand for first-time study abroad aspirants. Keeping this in mind, the Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. It caters the Indian audience and ranks all the universities with Indians as their target audience.

What makes Shiksha Grading stand out is that the website uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into 9 buckets - A++, A+, A, B+, B, C+, C. In this method, universities are graded by country and courses are graded by availability at the college in a particular country. With the help of this, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Students would only be required to check Shiksha Grading – a platform where all the top rankings from popular ranking groups would be normalised and all universities would be graded into 9 buckets - A++, A+, A, B+, B, C+, C.

Q:   Which are some of the top-ranked universities in USA?

A: 

USA is one of the most popular countries for study abroad options for international students and is a hub of globally renowned universities. According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, some top universities in USA are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Stanford University, and many more. 

Given below is the list of top Universities in USA as mentioned in the prominent rankings.

University

QS Global Rankings 2025

Massachusetts Institute of Technology University (MIT)

#1

Harvard University

#4

Stanford University

#6

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

#10

University of Pennsylvania

#11

University of California, Berkeley (UCB)

#12

Cornell University

#16

Princeton University

#22

Yale University

#23

John Hopkins University

#32

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Q:   How many campuses does the University of Arizona have?

A: 

University of Arizona has four campuses, namely Southern Arizona Campus, College of Medicine - Phoenix, Distance Education Campuses, and Arizona Online Campus. Mentioned below are the details of the University of Arizona campuses:

Campus NameDetails
Southern Arizona Campus
  • 380 acres in sizes
  • Locations in Sierra Vista,  Pima Community College - East, and Fort Huachuca
  • Facilities include athletics, arts & entertainment, athletics, library, student unions, transport services, and more
College of Medicine - Phoenix
  • Offers programs in Business,  Nursing,  Public Health  Law, and Pharmacy
  • Major Hub for Bioscience
Distance Education Campuses
  • Provides the latest technologies for remote learning and online education
  • Opportunities for in-person meetings with faculty, discussion leaders, and group facilitators
  • Academic support resources, access to library, tutoring, counseling, and more
  • Locations in Chandler, Douglas, Paradise Valley (North Valley), Yuma, Flowing Wells, Gilbert, Nogales, San Luis - San Luis Technology Institute, and Sunnyside
Arizona Online Education
  • Provides online teaching services

Q:   What are the best things to do on the weekends as a student at the University of Arizona?

A: 

Some of the list of things that the University of Arizona students can do over the weekends are:

  • Indulge in the activities with International Student Services
  • Go for hikes and cookouts at Mt. Lemmon
  • Go for hiking in the Tucson Mountains
  • Go to Bisbee
  • Attend shows at Flandrau Planetarium
  • Hangout with friends at Café Passe
  • Drive up to the Grand Canyon

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Q:   Is University of Arizona good for international students?

A: 

The University of Arizona is the best place to be for international students as it is ranked in the Top 1% of colleges and universities worldwide in the annual Center for World University Rankings. It offers various undergraduate and graduate course options to international students. At the undergraduate level,  more than 300 majors are available and at the graduate level (main campus),  more than 150 areas of study are available. Apart from these things, over 600 student organizations are available at Arizona University USA.

Q:   How can I get admission to the University of Arizona?

A: 

The University of Arizona admission requirements are given below:

Undergraduate Admissions

  • First-year undergraduate applicants have a 3.00 GPA from a secondary school, have at least 3 years of high school work, and present a completed high school Diploma or certificate. Note that some programs and colleges may need additional information

Graduate Admissions

  • To apply to the University of Arizona, the applicants must have a 4-year accredited bachelor’s; 3-year accredited Bachelor + master; 3-year accredited Bachelor + post-grad diploma; or 3-year Bachelor by itself provided the degree is at least 120 credits and the degree has been earned in Division I and the institute is accredited by NAAC with an institutional score of ‘A’ or better

Read: Requirements to Study in USA for International Students 

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