University of Arizona
- United States
- Founded 1885
Overview
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.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1885Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | TucsonSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 39,846 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | arizona.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
University of Arizona's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Garry Shandling (opens in a new tab)American comedian (1949–2016)
- Brian Schmidt (opens in a new tab)American-born Australian astrophysicist
- Bob Dole (opens in a new tab)American politician (1923–2021)
- Kristen Wiig (opens in a new tab)American actress and comedian (born 1973)
- Kourtney Kardashian (opens in a new tab)American media personality, model and businesswoman (born 1979)
- David Foster Wallace (opens in a new tab)American fiction writer and essayist (1962–2008)
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