About the University of Arizona
Discover, Educate, Serve and Inspire
The University of Arizona is a premier, public research university. Established in 1885 as the first university in the state and the state’s land grant university, the UA is building a better Arizona through access, quality and discovery.
About the University of Arizona
As a public research university serving the diverse citizens of Arizona and beyond, the mission of the University of Arizona is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality education that engages our students in discovery through research and broad-based scholarship. We aim to empower our graduates to be leaders in solving complex societal problems. Whether in teaching, research, outreach or student engagement, access and quality are the defining attributes of the University of Arizona’s mission.
Bold History that Fuels the Future
It was a bold move in 1885 to start a university in the middle of the desert. UA faculty and students have been on the cutting edge ever since.
Research that Improves the Human Condition
From planetary science to medicine to the arts, UA research is changing the world. Being ranked #19 by the National Science Foundation doesn’t just make us great; it creates great opportunities for students. Our researchers teach. Students work alongside world-class professors to discover new knowledge and launch their own careers.
Prestigious Faculty
Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, members of esteemed national academies and world-renowned experts in dozens of disciplines, our faculty brings international attention to the University, and puts us in the ranks of the top public universities in the nation.
Enviable Academics
The UA is a diverse and talented community. From astronomy to communication to entrepreneurship, our programs and our people are among the best in the country. We offer a rich and rewarding educational experience to all who choose to focus on excellence.
Outreach to the Community and the World
As the state’s land grant university, we honor our three-fold commitment to education, research and community service. UA faculty and students share their knowledge, their time and their resources throughout the state and around the world.
Economic Impact that Benefits All
The UA generates more than $625 million in research and gives the state an annual $2 billion boost. We partner with industry so that innovative ideas become thriving enterprises.
Founded: 1885
President: Ann Weaver Hart, Ph.D.
Students:
- 29,719 Undergraduate
- 6,962 Graduate
- 1,376 Professional & Medical
Facts & Research:
- More than $625 million in research
- Ranked #19 among all public universities by the National Science Foundation
- State Land Grant University
- Member, Association of American Universities
- Research I University
Sports:
- NCAA Division-1, PAC 12 Conference
Campus:
- 387 acres in central Tucson, oldest continually maintained green space in Arizona.