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.
Located in Tucson, Arizona, the University of Arizona's Department of Geosciences stands as a prominent center for exploring the Earth and its environment. This department, part of the School of Earth and Environmental Science, offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that delve into the fundamental processes shaping our planet, from its deep interior to dynamic surface changes and the evolution of life and climate. With a strong emphasis on hands-on field and laboratory learning, the department consistently ranks among the top geosciences programs globally. Faculty and students investigate diverse areas including solid earth dynamics, earth and planetary materials, and climate and ecosystems, preparing graduates for impactful careers in research, industry, environmental science, and government.
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