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 College of Engineering in Tucson, Arizona, established in 1915, is a dynamic hub for engineering education and innovation. As a key part of a major public research university, it offers a wide array of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across diverse fields such as aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering. The college is renowned for its impactful research addressing critical global challenges in areas including sustainability, biomedical systems, defense, and space exploration, supported by significant funding and strong industry collaborations. Emphasizing hands-on learning, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive career development, the college prepares students to become skilled, adaptive leaders ready to drive technological advancements and improve quality of life.
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