The University of Arizona is a driving force in the internationalization of U.S. higher education, creating opportunities for multi-directional mobility, advancing cutting-edge teaching and learning modalities, and leading the field in international collaboration, research, and innovation.
The Arizona International Microcampus Network brings the University of Arizona to you, benefiting your students, your faculty, and your community.
As a partner university, you will open the door for:
• Affordable and accessible high-quality U.S. education
• Dual degree program development
• Shared revenue opportunities
• Building a foundation for faculty collaboration and global research
Microcampuses operate at universities worldwide where we collaboratively deliver dual degrees, build capacity with partners, and incubate research. Students earn degrees from the University of Arizona and the partner university including accelerated master’s options.
Microcampus students can take advantage of discounted pricing on International Direct and Non-Credit Programs. See pages 17 & 19.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
Capital University of Economics and Business, China
Gulf Medical University, UAE
Hanoi Law University, Vietnam
Hebei University of Technology, China
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, Vietnam
La Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Peru
Northern Kazakhstan State University, Kazakhstan
Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, China
Ocean University of China, China
Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Jordan
Sampoerna University, Indonesia
The American University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Students can earn dual degrees from the University of Arizona and partner universities worldwide. This innovative model allows students to complete a U.S. accredited degree at a campus convenient to them.
A dual degree agreement is a binding, legal contract that formalizes the terms of academic collaboration with the international partner institution and outlines an institutional priority and firm commitment from the academic units involved.
Program dual degrees are established between two academic departments and are open to multiple students.
Coursework is evaluated by both institutions and mapped in advance, making it easier for students to pursue the degree and transfer credit.
The University of Arizona promotes the development of international collaboration through external and internal funding resources that may be available to support global educational and research efforts.
Graduates are a part of two alumni networks. With over 300,000 alums around the globe, the Arizona Alumni network will open doors for networking, mentoring, internships and job opportunities.
Award winning faculty includes Nobel Prize winners, Fulbright scholars, and members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Arts, and the American Association for Advancement of Science.
Dual Degree students have the option to study on the main campus in Tucson, Arizona for one semester at a reduced cost or to transfer to the main campus as an international student.
Student Success courses and engagement activities help students feel connected to the greater university community.
Students pay significantly less to pursue a degree from a top U.S. university and earn a degree from a partner university.
The University of Arizona and partner universities share students, allowing your students to earn a U.S. accredited degree on a campus that is convenient to them.
Students earn a University of Arizona degree and a degree from the partner university, with bachelor’s and master’s level options available across multiple disciplines.
University of Arizona and partner university faculty co-design and co-teach courses that have been articulated to meet the academic standards and requirements of both institutions, encouraging pedagogical mentoring and shared student support.
When possible, a shared space facilitates faculty and student connections for teaching, study groups, tutoring, and socializing.
In collaboration with the UA Center for the Study of Higher Education, microcampus programs and activities are continually assessed and refined. These developments are based on the latest research-informed strategies for success, including student outcomes, cross-border faculty collaboration, and meaningful community impact.
Our teaching style embraces technology and encourages active learning, empowering students to apply concepts they learn in the classroom to real-world situations. Faculty are encouraged to adapt curriculum to local culture and society.
The University of Arizona provides content on the UArizona learning platform (Desire2Learn) that can be accessed asynchronously. Partner university faculty deliver in-person classroom instruction synchronously. These courses align with the partner university’s schedule.
Advantages
• Higher student engagement
• Students build a deeper understanding and retention of the course material
• Efficient use of classroom time
University of Arizona courses are taught fully online by UArizona professors. Students take these courses online with other UArizona students. These courses align with the UArizona schedule.
Advantages
• Contractual minimums are flexible
• Partner students learn alongside UArizona and other partner university students
• Partner faculty or facilitators enhance learning
The University of Arizona provides full time, in-person instruction from UArizona faculty for UArizona courses at the partner university. These courses align with the partner university’s schedule.
Advantages
• UArizona faculty are accessible to students
• Greater opportunities for research and collaboration with partner faculty
• Partner faculty or facilitators enhance learning
Dual degree students learn from UArizona professors, gain access to UArizona resources, and have the option to study abroad at the University of Arizona main campus in Tucson, Arizona.
Students can access a wide range of disciplines. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs vary by location and include everything from engineering, business, and law to the arts, social sciences, and public health.
Our research-based teaching methodology encourages active learning See page 9.
Students have access to resources at a major U.S. research institution, including five libraries, with a wide array of other digitally-accessed resources.
Students can take advantage of Student Engagement and Career Development resources for help with resume and CV writing, interviewing and job search skills, and help finding industry mentors.
A graduate with dual-degrees is a desirable job candidate.
Partners can advertise providing access to a U.S. degree from a top 50 public university on their campus.
The University of Arizona hosts a microcampus conference, which provides a venue for faculty and partners across the globe to network and share best practices.
The University of Arizona shares program tuition with partner universities.
Co-teaching creates a foundation for collaborative grants and research opportunities.
Students may complete their program entirely in their home country or study abroad at the University of Arizona’s main campus in Tucson, Arizona for one semester at a much reduced tuition rate.
• Students are immersed in a culturally diverse environment
• Students participate in various on-campus activities and events
• Students expand their networking opportunities
• Students explore internship opportunities
Taking junior and senior level courses with top faculty, in-person, is an excellent way for students to explore graduate study at the University of Arizona.
LL.B and B.A in Law
Home University - Ocean University of China
“I have been thoroughly enjoying my time in the dual-degree program offered by the University of Arizona and Ocean University of China. It is a very interesting experience to get exposed to both the U.S. and Chinese legal systems. The student body in this program is an energetic group of people with diverse backgrounds. The program has developed my lawyering skills, broadened my horizons, and cultivated my interest in comparative law study.”
MS in Nanobiotechnology and MS in Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Home University - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
“As part of my dual degree program, I got an opportunity to intern at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. I worked on a collaborative research project with Dr. Manzoor Koyakutty from Amrita Nanosciences center and Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugrich from UArizona’s Department of Immunobiology.
During my internship in Arizona, I gained more than just a degree, I made amazing friends from all over the world. I had an opportunity to stay with one of my lab members, tasted different cuisines, learned about multiple cultures, and experienced life in an American family. Despite being 8750 miles away from home, I felt at home.”
Home University – Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Perú
“I chose the University of Arizona for its reputation and global recognition. The classes are interactive, and the teachers are comprehensive and care about the well-being of students. This way, students learn faster, and are not afraid to ask questions.I encourage students to consider this program as it leads to developing a broader skill set.”
Dean, School of Communication,
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Peru
UArizona Global Lecturer
“Few academic experiences are as rewarding as teaching and learning from the tenured faculty at the University of Arizona. The academic quality of each UArizona instructor, as well as UPC’s and UArizona’s always-ready-to-help instructional support team, ensures student success.
The well-prepared onboarding sessions, the well-organized d2l (Desire2Learn) platform, the Internet Archive, the evaluation system, and class work allow learning to be entertaining and a complete academic experience. UArizona faculty and UPC’s Lecturers work together to help students reach their educational goals through videos, readings, quizzes, exams, and assignments.
At the University of Arizona, not only our students learn but also our instructors.”
The University of Arizona offers select undergraduate and graduate programs to students at a partner’s location as fully online, stand-alone degrees, at a substantially reduced price as compared to main campus tuition or Arizona Online tuition.
This model is flexible to match the student’s degree plan.
A path designed for first-time college students to earn credit online with the intention to complete the UArizona degree in person on the main campus in Tucson.
A path designed for students to earn credit online and transfer that credit to a major offered through Arizona Online.
A path that allows students to earn a full degree online without leaving their home country.
A path designed for students who want to enhance their educational experiences through a set of focused and interrelated courses in areas of interdisciplinary, global interest, or professional need.
A path that allows students to take courses online with the intention to transfer that credit to another U.S. college or university.
“I teach the Foundations Writing classes (English 107 & 108) that most students take in their first year at the university. I strive to make each class an enjoyable experience and I remind students that, even though they are studying at home, our class is still a class–they have classmates who are working alongside them and and to whom they can reach out. By the end of the class, I hope that my students will see academic writing as something more approachable, something that they themselves can accomplish. I feel fantastically lucky to be able to teach these classes. I get to meet people from all over the world and help them find their way as students in our university.”
Home country - Nigeria
“I decided to enroll with International Direct because I wanted a better idea of the University of Arizona before I moved to the U.S. for further education. I think the faculty teaching in the International Direct program did a great job. The International Direct staff was also very helpful in telling me everything I needed to know about Tucson, the campus, dorms and studying here–they prepared me well for my transition to the main campus.”
The University of Arizona offers non-credit certificate programs that cater to students from varying backgrounds, including undergraduate students and graduate students wanting to explore other academic or industry areas, or professionals seeking micro-credentials to upskill and remain competitive in their fields. Governments, institutions, and corporate partners may choose these programs as professional development training for their employees. Course content can be taught online both asynchronously or synchronously, or in a hybrid model that includes in-person instruction in Tucson, or the partner location.
• Custom designed
• Flexible duration
• Flexible modality of program delivery
• Flexible admission requirements
This program model leverages UArizona’s quality education to deliver specialized content. For further information please visit ce.arizona.edu.
KIM JIYEONScience Policy and Diplomacy ,Department of Computer Science
Home University - Hanyang University
“As a computer science major, I am also interested in how the rapid scientific advancement can and will affect our lives. I think that policies regarding technological development are also very important compared to actual technological developments. For a student with a STEM background, I was able to learn the importance of understanding the implications of technology in making policies and informed decisions. I think the Science Policy and Diplomacy course made me realize that as technology advances, the policies regarding the technology keep pace. This was such a good opportunity for me to understand the dynamics of policy making and diplomacy regarding technology.”
