Thunderbird School of Global Management

ASU Thunderbird maintains a track record of providing post-study employment opportunities to students. The university provided placements at some of the top MNC's in the US and worldwide.

As per the latest employment data available on the institute's website, of the overall graduate student population, 89% students secured employment within the first six months of completing respective studies, cementing the institute's placement prowess.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination) test score is accepted by the ASU Thunderbird for admission to its management courses. However, it is not a mandatory requirement for admission & waivers may be granted to students under certain conditions. The institute hasn't explicitly mentioned a minimum score requirement for admission to its management courses.

Application forms for the upcoming academic session 2025-26 have started at ASU Thunderbird.

International students who are interested can submit their respective admission applications by Mar 30, 2025 for postgraduation courses and Jul 1, 2025, for undergraduate courses. The university advises all students to submit their application form with all necessary documents as early as possible, due to high demand and low availability of seats.

Compared to other universities, it is relatively easy to secure admission to ASU Thunderbird. The acceptance rate for this Business school is around 87%, which shows that the university is not as selective in admitting students to its Business and Management courses. Interested candidates must still perform well in past academics & entrance exams as the institute receives thousands of applications for a few hundred seats.

The ASU Thunderbird campus is located in the heart of the Arizona State University campus in the scenic city of Phoenix. Phoenix is known for its outstanding hotel resorts with elaborate pools & desert gardens along with its Southwest infused fine-dining, luxurious spas & golf courses.

Mentioned below are some popular tourist attractions for students to visit:

·      Desert Botanical Garden

·      Camelback Mountain

·      Chase Field

·      Phoenix Zoo

·      Wrigley Mansion

The institution does not maintain off-campus accommodation facilities, however, it does provide a dedicated guide to students regarding the best off-campus accommodation available near the institute's campus & the best practices to follow while staying in Phoenix.

The institute offers on-campus accommodation to graduates students as part of its 16-story-tall residential building: “Fusion on First”.  

Students are provided shared 4 bedroom apartments with 2 bathrooms as part of the accommodation. Freshly cooked meal services can also be availed on a per-semester basis by paying a one-time fee.

The estimated cost of living at ASU Thunderbird is around INR 15.5 L. This includes various costs associated with living such as rental, food, travel, insurance, etc. The cost of living can vary significantly based on the standard of lifestyle students decide to pursue. 

International students are required to plan respective finances well ahead of moving to Arizona.