University of Arizona

Indian students looking for mentorship and guidance from UArizona alumni can join the Wildcat Mentor Society or the Bear Down Network.

• Wildcat Mentor Society pairs current students with alumni mentors who provide professional guidance and real-world industry expertise
• The Bear Down Network lists contact information of alumni, their current and past employment history. This makes it easier for students to find the right mentors.

Check the alumni network page on arizona.edu to know more.

UArizona provides dedicated career and placement support to help Indian students land high-paying roles at top companies in the US and globally. Listed below are some of the ways Uni Arizona helps students find jobs:

• Free access to the Handshake job portal
• Access to Internship and Career Fairs
• One-on-one career counseling
• Career advisors to review Resume/CV, interview prep, and develop specific job search strategies

UArizona provides dedicated career and placement support to help Indian students land high-paying roles at top companies in the US and globally. Listed below are some of the ways Uni Arizona helps students find jobs:

• Free access to the Handshake job portal
• Access to Internship and Career Fairs
• One-on-one career counseling
• Career advisors to review Resume/CV, interview prep, and develop specific job search strategies

No, Indian students don't need to submit a separate application for most merit-based scholarships. UArizona automatically considers students for scholarships as per their completed admission application. 

Students need to maintain a unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for merit-based financial aid.

Indian students need to pay an enrollment deposit worth USD 450 (INR 43.2 K) to confirm their seat for the incoming classes. It is due before students can register for orientation or apply for on-campus housing. 

Students can pay the deposit by logging into the Next Steps Center using their NetID. Select Flywire to pay the fees in INR. 

Yes, UArizona is a very good option for Indian students in the US. Listed below are some key factos that make it an ideal choice for Indian students:

• Globally recognised STEM and Business studies
• High ROI (average MBA graduation salary is USD 107,345 or INR 1.03 Cr/year)
• Affiliated with 3 Nobel winners and 500+ student athletes
• Better admission chances (57%) than most tier 1 US universities
• Strong Indian student community on campus

The Uni of Arizona offers academic support to Indian students via THINK TANK (academic support center at U of A). The center helps students with in-person/online writing feedback, subject-specific tutoring classes, and specialised support for PG students.

Additional writing resources include the Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP), and the SALT center for learning disabilities.

All students are assigned an academic advisor at Uni of Arizona. To find the advisor, use the UArizona Student Center (UAcesss).

Academic advisors help students by creating academic plans, selecting their courses, tracking graduation requirements, and exploring career options.

To know more, students can contact the Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

There are 710+ Indian students, per the University Analytics & Institutional Research department at the U of A. Over 2,800+ students identified themselves as Asian. 40+ faculty and staff at the Uni of Arizona are also from India.

Students can visit the ISKCON Temple, enjoy Indian food at the Flavor of India restaurant, or shop for groceries at India Dukaan.

Yes, UA does have an active Indian student organization. Students can contact the Uni Arizona Indian Student Association via their social media handle (@uaarizona_isa). 

The association organizes several cultural and academic events such as game and movie nights. Indian students also get help with regards to adapting to life in the US and other support services.