How to Apply
First-Year International
Steps to apply
In order to be evaluated for admission to the University of Arizona, complete the steps below.
Step
1Review Requirements By Your Home Country
Academic Requirements
Prospective first-year students must:
- Have a 3.00 recalculated grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school. Please note: GPA recalculation occurs during the admissions evaluation process and is based on grades from courses outlined in our competency requirements below.
- Have three years of high school work. Please note: If you are currently in high school, the University of Arizona needs to see 9–11 grade work. If you have completed high school then Arizona needs to see 10–12 grade work.
- Have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
Please note some programs or colleges may require additional information and/or admission requirements as noted on their individual requirements pages:
- College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Nursing
- Eller College of Management
Competency Requirements
International students who attended four years of high school in the U.S. are required to meet the competency requirements.
- English: four years (composition/literature based).
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, and physics).
- Social science: two years (Can include: history, economics, sociology, geography, government, psychology, anthropology).
- Foreign language: two years (same language).
- Fine arts: one year.
International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).
- Additional courses that are considered in calculation of Grade GPA: Languages / Social Science / Fine Arts
The University of Arizona recognizes that educational systems are different across the world. Review the required secondary school certifications, grades, and degrees needed for admission by your home country.
Step
2Complete Your Arizona Application
A Complete Application Includes
- A completed application form
- Payment of application fee
- High School/Secondary school transcript(s)
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
Step
3Submit Your Transcript
Official Documents
Official high school transcript(s)
- Please do not send us your official high school transcripts at this time. Instead, simply upload your transcripts through the application. Your official transcripts will be required before you enroll at the University of Arizona and more information will be provided upon admission.
Official college/university transcript(s)
- If you've completed any college or university course work during or post-high school, you will be asked to submit any/all official college transcripts at enrollment.
Step
4Submit Your English Proficiency (If Required)
International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, must prove English proficiency.