University of Arizona Global Update

Arizona Global ANNUAL UPDATE

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Global Report | The University of Arizona Global

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Introduction As the driving force for University of Arizona global engagement, Arizona Global creates new opportunities for multi-directional mobility, advancing cutting-edge learning modalities, and leading the field in international collaboration, research, and innovation in higher education around the world.

Arizona Global develops and delivers unparalleled holistic student support programs and is a top destination for talented international students attending the Tucson campus in person or enrolling in programs offered through a growing network of Microcampus partners.

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GLOBAL DIRECT In 2020, the Global Education team launched Global Direct, the online component of UArizona’s world network, adding access to over 60 UA undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and a growing selection of customized degrees. Global Direct offers a new online path to UA degree programs with priced-to-market tuition, 124 unique academic plans, and nearly 1800 courses.

124 Unique academic plans

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In its first year of operation, Global Direct has enrolled 318 international students

1800

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Customized degree paths online

Undergraduate degree programs

Unique courses

Graduate degree programs

UARIZONA ACADEMY Established in Fall 2020, the University of Arizona Academy (UArizona Academy) provides an opportunity for academically talented high school students to enroll in a selection of online college courses alongside UArizona college students, offering international high school students a pathway to studying on our Tucson campus or a Microcampus.

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Launched UArizona Academy—the University of Arizona Early University program—with 57 locations at partner high schools in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cyprus, and Turkey 3

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WORLDWIDE MICROCAMPUS NETWORK AT A GLANCE

691

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Total Locations in the worldwide Microcampus network

58

“Live and learn” locations established in student accommodations in six countries

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157 Cities around the globe

57 Countries on six continents

500+

New locations for students to access a University of Arizona education through partnerships with co-working space companies worldwide

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GLOBAL RECRUITING Global Recruiting manages recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of international students to Main Campus and Arizona Microcampus Network locations. Global students are any international student enrolled at the UA Main Campus or at any location in the world network.

RECRUITMENT AT A GLANCE

89%

International student retention increased from 84% in 2017 to 89% in 2020

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Total global student* enrollment for 2020-2021

22x

Increased global student* enrollment at UA locations worldwide by 22 times since 2015

2.5x

Increased global student* enrollment at UA locations worldwide by 2.5 times year-over-year

400+

Additional international students deferred their main campus admission to 2021

48%

Increase in application volume from 2018 to 2020

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Total number of students that transitioned from Global Direct to Main Campus in Spring 2021

22%

Increased overall new undergraduate global student* enrollment by 22% in fall 2020.

6 *Global students are any international student enrolled at the UA Main Campus or at any location in the world network.

Microcampus Enrollment 2015–2021 1800

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2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

Fall Applicants, Admits and Enrollments on Main Campus based on IPEDS Data Applicants

In a 2021 survey of more than 700 colleges and universities, the Institute of International Education found that overall international enrollment plummeted 16% between fall 2019 and fall 2020, in large part due to the pandemic.

In the same period, University of Arizona international enrollment on our main campus was down less than 6%, and global student enrollment was up 22%.

Admits

10000 9277 8000

8348 7463

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6614

4526

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Enrollments

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2018

2019

2020

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MICROCAMPUS PARTNERS The Arizona Microcampus Network consists of hundreds of locations around the world – universities, student housing locations, study abroad partners, and coworking locations – that function as access points for students to pursue classes and degree programs.

Together with our twelve university partners listed below, we also offer 24 unique dualdegree programs.

UA Amman

Princess Sumaya University for Technology MS Engineering Management

UA Ajman

Gulf Medical University Master of Public Health

American University of Phnom Penh BS Business Administration; BA Law; BS Civil Engineering

UA Puebla

UA Hanoi

Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla Master of Public Health

UA Jakarta

Ocean University of China BA Law

Hanoi Law University BA Law Sampoerna University BS Mechanical Engineering; BS Industrial Engineering; BS Business Administration; BS Electrical and Computing Engineering (launching ’22); BS Applied Computing (launching ’23)

UA Kochi and UA Amritapuri

Amrita University MS Cellular and Molecular Medicine

UA Lima

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas BA Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law; LLM; BA Communication; BS Industrial Engineering; BS Business Administration; BS Sustainable Built Environments; MS Architecture; MS Industrial Engineering; MS Entrepreneurship

UA Phnom Penh

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UA Phnom Penh

UA Qingdao

UA Sulaimani

American University of Iraq, Sulaimani BS in Civil Engineering

UA Xi’an

Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University BS Environmental Science

UA Zhengzho

SIAS University BM Music Performance

UA Amman

UA Hanoi

UA Lima

UA Jakarta

UA Kochi

UA Qingdao

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Global Report | The University of Arizona Global

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STUDY ABROAD SITES The Study Abroad team, in collaboration with colleges and departments across campus, as well as international program partners, coordinates and manages our study abroad sites, faculty-led programs, exchanges, service learning, and short-term programs. Study abroad is integrated into the University of Arizona curriculum through a portfolio of programs in 65+ areas of academic interest, with opportunities in 44 countries, as well as multi-country and virtual options. Study abroad sites include: Sydney Phnom Penh Aix-en-Provence

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Jakarta Rome Mauritius

Jakarta

Lima Moscow Seoul

Lima

Barcelona Tarragona London

Barcelona

Phnom Penh

Rome

Moscow

Tarragona

Aix-en-Provence

Mauritius

Seoul

London

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Global Report | The University of Arizona Global

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GLOBAL CENTER In August 2019, we opened the Global Center as a centralized hub for international activities and global engagement for the university community. It is a welcoming space for hosting events and classes that celebrate cultural diversity. The Global Center is home to: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

GLOBAL TRAVEL

STUDY ABROAD

U.S. PASSPORTS OFFICE

GLOBAL RECRUITING AND INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

INTERNATIONAL FOOD OPTIONS

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND SCHOLARS

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WHO WE ARE University of Arizona Global is redefining the international university experience. Our mission is to set the standard for an international university in the digital age. We believe global engagement enriches the University of Arizona and positively impacts the world, and we are proud to serve the University as a central hub for international resources.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS: Manages relationships with governments and partners around the world. Provides regional expertise in developing partnerships, programs, and outreach in key world regions.

GLOBAL ALUMNI: Provides engagement opportunities for and cultivates relationships with global alumni in over 150 countries.

GLOBAL EDUCATION: Manages the Arizona Microcampus Network including Global Direct, and establishes guidelines for curricula and programs to meet UArizona academic standards.

GLOBAL OPERATIONS: Provides operational and logistical support for the University’s global activities and initiatives.

GLOBAL PROJECTS: In partnership with UArizona Research, Innovation & Impact, the OGP builds global consortia around the University of Arizona’s strengths.

GLOBAL RECRUITING AND INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS: Recruits and admits students to our Main Campus in Tucson and to locations in the Arizona Microcampus Network.

GLOBAL TRAVEL Coordinates resources and updated policy information to support safe international travel for University of Arizona staff, faculty, and students.

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND SCHOLARS: Hosts cultural programming and provides travel, visa, moving, and other support to 1,600+ international faculty and scholars.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (ISS): Holistic support for international students, from visa and immigration services to social, emotional, and academic support.

OFFICE OF MEXICO INITIATIVES: Manages the unique strategic relationship between the University of Arizona and Mexico, including with federal and local governments and strategic partners.

STUDY ABROAD: Collaborates with UA departments and international program partners to coordinate Arizona Abroad sites, faculty-led programs, exchanges, service learning, and short-term programs.

U.S. PASSPORTS OFFICE: Provides full-service U.S. passport processing and photo service to the Tucson and University of Arizona community.

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