Arizona's Universities
The three state-funded universities in Arizona are leading the way in research, academia and attracting top-notch talent to the state.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is one of the premier metropolitan public research universities in the nation. Enrolling more than 64,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona State University maintains a tradition of academic excellence in core disciplines and has become an important global center for innovative interdisciplinary teaching and research.
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona was Arizona's first university, founded in 1885. Today, with over 37,000 students, UA is the state's premier research university and one of the top ranked research universities in the nation. The UA produces more than $530 million in annual research and is the state's only member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 20,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 35 sites across the state. With its solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch, NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each students’ success.