Arizona State University (ASU)
Description of Arizona State University (ASU)
The University of Arizona or Arizona State University (ASU) is a public educational institution that has a state form of government. ASU has been counting its activities since its founding in 1885.
Simultaneously, it provides education and 63,000 students, and a teaching staff of 2,800 professionals. For students, full-time and distance learning is available online. Also there are exchange programs for teachers and students. The institution belongs to the largest universities and is among the 60 top universities in USA, having a high rating in education in the following areas:
- Natural Sciences;
- Engineering and technology;
- Medicine;
- Physics;
- Chemistry;
- Social sciencies;
- Economy;
- Computer science.
On the quality of education ASU is included in the TOP-200 universities of the world. The academic year at the University of Arizona is divided into two academic semesters.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Arizona State University (ASU)
Information on the program can be found on the official website of the school.
Information on the program can be found on the official website of the school.
Pathway
● Age: 17+
● Duration: 1-3 terms
● Language of instruction: English.
The pre-university program is designed for international students and school graduates who want to study at Arizona State University (ASU). If students do not have a high enough level of English, they are invited to undergo a program that combines:
- Academic program in a specialty
- Practical English
- A preparatory course for mastering the academic skills that will be needed during studies at the undergraduate level.
Depending on the level of education, the duration of the course will be from 1 to 3 trimesters.
You can choose from the following areas:
- Art
- Business
- Management
- Science.
Learning Outcome:
- Upon graduation, students will receive valuable loans that will be credited at any university in the United States (about 25 credits for a course in 3 trimesters and 9 credits for 1 trimester)
- After completing a three-semester program and with the successful passing of exams, students move to the second undergraduate course at the University of Arizona.
Requirements for admission:
- TOEFL / KiBT 55 (or equivalent)
- GPA of 2.5 or equivalent in your last 3 years of high school or High school diploma OR GED (each section of GED must have a minimum score of 155).
Accommodation, meals, prices
Depending on the program of study and the location of the campus, students choose their own housing on the territory of one of the universities.
Facilities:
- Access to the Internet
- Laundry
- Tv
- Gym
- Student room: standard rooms with bath, wardrobe, single bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, mirror
- Common areas: kitchen and relaxation area
- Bathroom: shared
- Location: within walking distance of the university, on campus or nearby.
Examples of residences with prices:
Taylor place
- Room for 2 people - $ 9440 per year
- Room for 1 with shared bathroom - $ 10180 per year
- Room for 1 with private bath - $ 10180 per year.
Students can individually choose a meal plan or eat on their own. Nutrition Plans:
- Unlimited meals - $ 5,510 per year
- 14 meals per week - $ 5180 per year
- 8 meals a week - $ 2970 a year.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Arizona State University (ASU)
In their free time, students will be able to try their hand at creativity and sports, find like-minded people in clubs of interest, and master another hobby. The list of student clubs and sections is headed by:
1. Baseball
2. Golf
3. Cross country
4. Wrestling
5. Football
6. Gymnastics
7. Triathlon
8. Softball
9. Water polo
10. Lacrosse.
TOP interest clubs:
1. Forensic team
2. Math club
3. Antiquity Researchers Club
4. Community of writers
5. Community of psychologists
6. Time management
7. Association of Anthropologists
8. cooking school
9. Table games
10. Business club.
Facilities and equipment at Arizona State University (ASU)
The campus is located in Tempe, Arizona (USA). In the campus there is a student hostel, a library, catering facilities.
Arizona State University is a member of the Arizona University System, as well as the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and the Open Courseware Consortium (OCW), the Sport affiliations and memberships of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and other associations and groups.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of a year of study at ASU is:
- undergraduate programs = from $ 30522
- postgraduate programs (magistracy) = from $ 25046.
It is necessary to take into account the additional costs (price per year for bachelor / masters, respectively):
- room and board = $ 13184 / $ 11808
- study materials, books and study materials = $ 1300 / $ 1054
- shipping costs = about $ 1,376 / $ 3180
- personal and pocket expenses = from 1982 $ / 3628 $
- medical insurance = $ 2088
- visa fees = from $ 200.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Admission to the university takes place on the basis of passed examinations and previous academic achievements. Anyone can apply to it (regardless of citizenship, religion, gender differences and other signs). About 13% of foreigners study at an educational institution. Usually the general competition is low. 90% of applicants enter the university.
For admission are provided data on the previous education: for applicants for bachelor's - this is a certificate, and for applicants to the places in the magistracy - a diploma. All documents must have a translation into English, certified by a notary. Also, the passing of language tests is mandatory. Information on the dates for receiving documents is better to get on the official website of the University of Arizona.
Cost of education
The cost of the year of study in ASU is 9000 USD (the price for undergraduate and graduate programs is the same). Students can apply for financial assistance provided by the school.
Literature and references
- Arizona State University — Wiki
- Arizona State University — U.S. News & World Report L.P.
- Arizona State University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details
- #106 Arizona State University — Forbes
- Arizona State University (Tempe) — THE - Times Higher Education
- Arizona State University Rankings — U.S. News & World Report L.P.
- ASU continues streak as U.S. News' most innovative school
- ASU ranks No. 8 among U.S. universities in utility patents awarded
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Arizona State University (ASU)
Recommendations on when to apply
Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
Sam is the Regional Director of Student Admissions at INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia). Sam has nearly 20 years' experience in international education. Also, he has experience in student recruitment for institutions in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand and is a qualified EFL teacher with many years of experience teaching abroad. He understands the challenges faced by international students and is aware of all these difficulties and have vast experience in helping foreign students.