University of Arizona
(UA)
Part of Arizona's Public Universities
About
The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university established in the Arizona Territory. The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 54,384 students in 22 separate...
The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university established in the Arizona Territory. The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 54,384 students in 22 separate colleges/schools, including the Eller College of Management, the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, the College of Medicine – Phoenix, the College of Medicine – Tucson, and the James E. Rogers College of Law.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 111 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 52,414
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 12,734
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
35 subjectsARWU
47 subjectsQS
47 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 74.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151–175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Arizona?
University of Arizona's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =287, THE Rank =138, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =115.
When was University of Arizona founded?
University of Arizona was founded in 1885.
What are the top subjects at University of Arizona?
Top subjects at University of Arizona include: Space Science, Library & Information Science, Water Resources, Archaeology, Earth & Marine Sciences.
Where is University of Arizona located?
University of Arizona is located in Tucson, United States.