The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona's Department of Linguistics in Tucson, Arizona, stands out as a premier center for the scientific study of human language. Offering a wide range of comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, the department is home to expert faculty engaged in innovative research across theoretical and applied linguistics. Students delve into diverse areas such as phonetics, syntax, computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, and language revitalization, with a particular strength in Native American languages. Supported by modern research facilities, the department fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment dedicated to advancing linguistic knowledge and preparing graduates for diverse careers.
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