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University of Arizona

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Website
www.arizona.edu
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The University of Arizona is a premier, student-centered research institution. Established in 1885 as the first university in the Arizona Territory and the state's only land grant institution, the UA embraces its three-fold mission of excellence in teaching, research and public service. Now in its second century of service to the state, the UA has become one of the nation's top 20 public research institutions. It is one of only 62 members in the Association of American Universities, a prestigious organization that recognizes universities with exceptionally strong research and academic programs. With world class faculty in fields as diverse as astronomy, plant science, biomedical science, business, law, music and dance, The University of Arizona offers a rewarding educational experience to all who choose to focus on excellence.
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Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 2,376
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 116
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 29,790 FTE: 28,091
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 805 FTE: 721
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 7,645 FTE: 5,689
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students Headcount: 1,443 FTE: 1,286
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 13,228
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 39,232 FTE: 28,777
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 2,789
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 12,978
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate Output
Number of PhDs Awarded 386
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
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Graduate College Fellowship. 1 available @ USD 10,000

Graduate College Fellowship

Description: Generally a stipend of $10,000 for one academic year.

Eligibility: Student must:

1. be admitted to Regular Graduate Status in a graduate degree program at The University of Arizona;
2. have a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher;
3. be in good academic standing; and
4. enroll for nine or more units during the fellowship period.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
Please consult with your departmental Graduate Coordinator or College Dean's Office for applicable procedures and deadlines.

Application URL
http://grad.arizona.edu/Prospective_Students/Financial_Resources/Meritorious_Awards.php

Deadline
1st January 2006

Richard A. Harvill Award. 1 available @ USD 12,000

Description: The fellowship provides an annual stipend of $12,000, disbursed in two payments. The fellowship is for one year and is not renewable.

Eligibility: University of Arizona senior undergraduates who:

1. have completed their Bachelor's Degree by May of the application year
2. have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher (excluding the final semester grades)
3. have been admitted to the University of Arizona graduate PhD or PhD-bound programs (for programs that require the student to finish a masters before they are admitted to the Ph.D)
4. will be enrolled for a minimum of 9 graduate units during the tenure of the fellowship.

Specialisation
Any

Application Process
2007 applications not yet open

Application URL
http://grad.arizona.edu/Prospective_Students/Financial_Resources/Meritorious_Awards.php

Deadline
1st January 2006

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Area Rank
Overall 134
Arts & Humanities 85
Technology 133
Natural Sciences 121
Social Sciences 150
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