Tucson, Arizona United States
Every year, thousands of students from more than 120 countries choose to earn their degrees at the University of Arizona’s main campus in Tucson. With more than 300 majors, they have the academics and faculty to help you connect what you are learning with your aspirations to make the world better. Coupled with outstanding tutoring, support, and engagement inside and outside the classroom, students will succeed no matter what their career plans are.
Tuscon, home of The University of Arizona, blends the beauty of its Sonoran Desert surroundings, with the excitement and amenities of a major city with live music, one-of-a-kind events and world-class museums. The city is located in Arizona, close to California, Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean. With an average of 350 sunny days annually, it’s a great place to enjoy biking and other outdoor adventures throughout the year.
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U.S. News & World Report list of National Universities
U.S. News & World Report 2022 |
103 | |
U.S. News & World Report list of National Public Universities
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46 | |
Academic Ranking of World Universities
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99 |
There's always something to do in Tuscan. With the average daily temperature set to 28 degrees Celsius, the sun is always shining, and the campus is alive with energy. Students have more than 600 clubs and organizations on campus to join. There is no shortage of opportunities to get involved with student life at the University of Arizona. Whether you want to connect with fellow students around a common interest, build a professional network, or explore the world, you can translate your classroom knowledge into hands-on experiences to launch a career for life.
Tucson’s metropolitan area is over 1 million residents, giving students access to any services they might need.
The live of being an Arizona Wildcat entails feeling the warmth of bright sunshine, friendly people & community, and the tools and resources that enable students to be the best version of themselves.
The University of Arizona’s Global Center is the go-to resource for international students. Their International Student Services primary goal is to support all international students from arrival through graduation. Their team provides immigration guidance, academic advising and resources, tutoring, cultural connections and social events. Their passionate team hosts many events throughout the year and is one of the many places to call home within the campus.
The University of Arizona dormitories come in all shapes, sizes and locations spanning across 4 areas of campus (districts) - which means students have a lot of choices! With 4 districts and 23 unique dormitories, there's something to meet the needs of every student and desired lifestyle.
The University of Arizona dormitories are the place where students make instant connections to people, resources and opportunities. With their unique online roommate-matching system, students connect with potential roommates based on shared interests, class schedules, and other criteria.
Choose from over 30 places to eat on and around the university’s campus or have your meal delivered to you by a robot! There are markets, cafes, dining halls and additional restaurants located on the edge of campus for students to choose from. Options range from healthy fresh meals, classic sit-down dining, buffets, along with a host of grab and go options for students on the move. If you like international fare, the Global Center not only houses international student services, but also home to a host of world cuisine options like Chinese, Mexican and even has a state-of-the-art on demand ramen making machine!
Home to 16 division III varsity athletics teams, there are events to entertain all sports enthusiasts and give international students a taste of US college sports culture. The UMass Beacons participate in 10 NCAA distinct sports including soccer, basketball, and ice hockey. In addition, they have a wide variety of intramural sports teams open to all students for recreation. The department’s goal is to promote physical fitness, improve health, provide fun and enjoyment and foster the development of friendships and belonging.
Love being active? Students who enjoy physical activity will be happy to learn that the city of Tucson was ranked as #17 best city to live an active lifestyle by WalletHub in 2022.
Wellspring is pleased to partner with MPower Finance to make loans available to qualified international students participating in this program. Loans are available to students:
Loans are available to students:
Please note that Wellspring does not provide or back the loans. Neither does Wellspring qualify students for the loans. Loans are issued and administered solely by MPower Finance.