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WHY DO GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD CHOOSE UARIZONA? As one of the most respected research universities in the United States, the University of Arizona provides more than just a worldclass education. Placed in the top 4% of universities for research and development expenditure, our graduate community of leading academics, researchers and ambitious students are at the cutting edge of innovation and discovery. With graduate studies and research in more than one hundred different fields, extensive and unique opportunities are available to advance your career or academic development.

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Families benefit from free public schooling, as well as access to world-class museums and national parks, while adults can partake in a lively downtown scene. Tucson is also a great place to enjoy outdoor adventures throughout the year.

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Graduate students have access to an extensive range of facilities and support including twelve state-of-the-art libraries and technology hubs, tutoring services, career development and mentoring, and international student services. Additionally, students can find on-campus jobs or teaching and research assistantships, access over 600 student organizations, focus on wellness at our Student Recreation Center and Campus Health, and cheer on our 21 NCAA Division 1 athletics teams.

ON AND OFF CAMPUS HOUSING Live in a community of scholars as dedicated to their studies as you are! The University of Arizona offers graduate and professional students the ability to live in a secure, fully furnished, utilities-included apartment that is a convenient walk or bike ride to campus. The university provides an off-campus accommodation guide including rental listings, roommate matching, and helpful tips for navigating the city.

GLOBAL CENTER

The Global Center provides a warm and welcoming environment for students from across the globe to gather, eat great food, find support services, and enjoy regularly scheduled social events offered by our global ambassadors.

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Nigeria, West Africa Ph.D. candidate in environmental health sciences “U of A has a lot of resources and mentorship to help you grow. For any academic area or study interest, there are a lot of classes to help improve where you are lacking.”

P R OGRAMS O F STUDY

Explore graduate programs available on main campus, online and through our globally located microcampuses, by visiting the Graduate Catalog and Program Descriptions Guide at grad.arizona.edu/catalog u Master’s Degree

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AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES

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Management

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Environmental Science Microbiology Natural Resources

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Soil, Water and Environmental Science

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Planning

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Educational Psychology

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Language, Reading and Culture

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Natural Science for Teachers - Biology and Chemistry

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Water, Society and Policy

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Applied and Intercultural Arts Research

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Art

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Art and Visual Culture Education

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Music

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Music Education

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Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

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Aerospace Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

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Chemical Engineering

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Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Business Analytics

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Engineering Management

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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

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Entrepreneurship

Systems and Industrial Engineering

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Engineering

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School Psychology

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Software Engineering

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Business Administration

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Theatre Arts

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HEALTH & MEDICINE Bioethics

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Cancer Biology

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Environmental Health Sciences

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Epidemiology

Environmental Engineering

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Industrial Engineering

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Genetics

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Health Behavior Health Promotion

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Immunobiology

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Materials Science and Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

Genetic Counseling

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Industrial Hygiene

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Biostatistics

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Creative Writing

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Chemistry

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Medical Pharmacology

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Computer Science

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Medical Studies

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Gender and Women’s Studies

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Molecular Medicine

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Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Entomology and Insect Science

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Pharmacy

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Geosciences

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Physiological Sciences

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Library and Information Science

East Asian Studies

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Molecular and Cellular Biology

German Studies

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Neuroscience and Cognitive Science

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Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Atmospheric Sciences

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Audiology

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Biochemistry

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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Economic Geology

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Geographic Information Systems Technology

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Geography

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Government and Public Policy

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History

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Human Language Technology

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Human Rights Practice

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International Security

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Journalism

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Latin American Studies

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Linguistics

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Mexican American Studies

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Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Physics

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Persian and Iranian Studies

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Planetary Sciences

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Philosophy

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Psychology

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

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Program Design & Evaluation

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Statistics

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Public Administration

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Public Policy

Statistics and Data Science

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Rhetoric, Composition and the Teaching of English

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Sociology

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Anthropology

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Anthropology and Linguistics

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Studies of Global Media

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GRADUATE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Each program has firm application deadlines that need to be met for both admission and funding opportunities. Confirm deadline dates with your program and plan to submit the following information: •

Academic transcripts displaying the completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Specific country requirements can be found at grad.arizona.edu/catalog/intladmissionsreqs

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A personal statement fulfilling the requirements set forth by your program.

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A CV/resume reflecting your experiences in education, work, teaching, research, publications, conference presentations, and more.

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Letters of recommendation must be submitted during the application process.

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Check with your program to see if GRE and GMAT scores are required.

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Prove English proficiency by meeting the minimum scores of TOEFL (79) or IELTS (7.0), or completion of a bachelor’s degree in an English-speaking country.

A C OMMUN ITY O F D ISC OVE RY AND I NNOVATIO N

Ranked in the top 20 public research universities in the U.S., the University of Arizona continues to forge innovative pathways, form powerful collaborations and make remarkable discoveries. Research at the University of Arizona informs and inspires the new possibilities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Our innovations point to new markets, products, and ways of operating that will shape the 21st century economy. We invent and prove potential solutions, envisioning how emerging, transformative tech can be deployed to benefit humanity.

GRAND CHALLENGES RESEARCH BUILDING In 2023, the University of Arizona will open the new $99 million, seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building, which will house laboratories and flexible research space for interdisciplinary programs designed to advance research and discovery across optics, quantum computing, advanced communications and biomedical technologies.

THE GRADUATE CENTER

The University of Arizona Graduate Center provides graduate students and postdoctoral scholars resources that enhance their academic and professional success. The Graduate Center supports the next generation of researchers, academic professionals, and leaders by bolstering recruitment of

distinguished graduate students, building opportunities for professional development and mentoring, and fostering interdisciplinary research, wellness, innovative collaboration, networking, and engagement with diverse communities. gradcenter.arizona.edu

Fascinated by space as a child, Athip was drawn to the University of Arizona because of the Space and Terrestrial Robotic Exploration (SpaceTREx) lab.

“There are not a lot of people doing the same scope of research that we are doing here at the U of A,” he says.

ATHIP

Chennai, India Ph.D. candidate in the aerospace and mechanical engineering

Working in a NASA-funded lab has afforded Athip the opportunity to interact and forge connections with many NASA officials and with the support of his mentor, Athip feels like he is building a strong foundation of work. “My mentor has been instrumental in shaping my career. He’s helped me write proposals and he’s showing me the direction on where to go to secure my foothold in the industry.”

APPLY TODAY Learn about admission requirements through the Graduate Catalog and reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator for your desired program.

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FU N DIN G O P PO RTUNI TIES At the graduate level, funding decisions are primarily made within the program of study and are usually a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and/or grants. The University of Arizona Graduate College administers and offers a list of opportunities for students looking for additional funding

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for their education. Graduate students seeking funding for their studies or research can also find helpful information through the Graduate Center Office of Fellowships and through the university’s scholarship matching tool, Scholarship Universe.

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