International Arizona admission guide State 2021–22 University Top 100 most #1 in the U.S. for #3 in U.S. for Top 10 for U.S. Welcome to Arizona international global impact and NASA-funded patents issued to universities in #5 in the world. research expenditures. U.S. universities and State University the world. – Times Higher Education – National Science Foundation, 2019 11th worldwide. – Times Higher Education – U.S. National Academy of Arizona State University is a new kind of university, dedicated to Inventors and the Intellectual innovative ideas and academic excellence to help you get where you #22 entrepreneurship #16 in U.S. for best Property Owners Association want to be in life. At ASU, you are joining a community of scholars from #10 environmental MBA in the world. undergraduate teaching. around the world. science program – Inc. magazine, 2021 – U.S. News & World Report, 2021 #6 in U.S. for research • Courses are taught by a student-focused faculty that includes in the world. expenditure among Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and Fulbright Scholars. – Shanghai Academic universities without a • Knowledge delivery goes beyond traditional methods, putting World Ranking 2021 medical school. students in the middle of active learning experiences. – A head of Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton and the University of Georgia • Many students have opportunities to work with professors as team #3 master’s degree in members on significant research projects. architecture in the U.S. See more rankings on page 32 and at – SR Education Group ASU is all about inclusion. We believe in it so much that we put it in our asu.edu/ourrankings university charter (you can see an excerpt on page 4). You’ll thrive in this environment of innovation, excellence and inclusion, which in turn will prepare you to thrive throughout your life. The wide range of options we offer to international students can be accessed via our global partner, Kaplan International. admission.asu.edu/kaplan Contents 04 Culture and excellence 22 Graduate degrees 06 Explore Phoenix 24 Preparation and pathways 08 Campuses 28 Online high school and 9,000+ 135+ $673M 500+ 400+ 1,000+ university courses international countries in research people now research student clubs 10 Student housing students. represented expenditures. employed at opportunities. (140+ international 12 Career services 30 Admission requirements at ASU. ASU-linked student-specific 14 Resources and safety 32 U.S. ranking highlights startups. clubs) at ASU. asu.edu/clubs 16 Find your route to ASU 33 Cost of attendance 19 Undergraduate degrees 34 Academic calendar 35 Application and admission 2 3 Culture Recent ASU and Mastercard Foundation Scholar and excellence alumna Ntombizodwa M. from Harare, Zimbabwe won a full scholarship to study at Cambridge Culture@ASU University in England to pursue her MD-PhD. While The ASU community is rich in many cultural, social at ASU, she worked on cervical cancer detection and global traditions. Culture@ASU promotes identity, and cofounded a project called Female Dreamers inclusion and expression to build a strong community, that aims to empower girls and women to be reflective of ASU’s charter. Comprised of students and economically independent. It won several awards, faculty members, Culture@ASU sponsors festivals, including the Millennium Fellowship with the United talent shows and other events to highlight these Nations, the Changemaker Award at ASU, Venture communities and cultures. Follow Culture@ASU on Devils funding, and the Pitchfork Award for Global social media to learn more about the many celebrations Change and Global Impact Project, which was and cultural events on campus. presented at the Clinton Global Initiative. asu.edu/culture ASU is measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed. Academic colleges – Excerpt from ASU’s Charter The university’s schools and colleges each have expertise and undertake research in specific academic disciplines or professional areas. You will belong to one of these schools when you pursue a degree at ASU: Barrett, Business, W. P. Carey School of The Honors College Design and the Arts, Herberger Institute for Engineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Barrett, The Honors College is designed to enhance the ASU undergraduate experience. Think of it as Global Futures, College of having dual citizenship in both Barrett and ASU. Barrett Global Management, Thunderbird School of students have access to the vast resources of ASU while being part of a small living-learning community of Health Solutions, College of scholars. In addition, they get personalized attention, Integrative Sciences and Arts, College of exclusive faculty interaction, and special internship and “I chose Arizona because of the weather, but when I came “ASU has been a very welcoming place. The people, culture Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences research opportunities. , here and studied, I loved it. People would not believe me and environment are very inclusive. It is easy to find help New College of asu.edu/honorscollege when I say I have friends from all over the world. I have and resources for anything, it is easy to relax and have fun, Journalism and Mass Communication, friends from Japan, Korea, Brazil, even Mexico — if you and most importantly, it is not hard at all to succeed Walter Cronkite School of have friends from different cultures and different personally, academically and professionally, thanks backgrounds, you can learn a lot.” to the warm, supportive atmosphere at ASU.” Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of We know family is important to your university experience. Nursing and Health Innovation, Abdulraham A. Wina K. Watch this video about welcoming new Edson College of Kuwait Indonesia families to ASU. English (linguistics) Mathematics and statistics Public Service and Community Solutions, Watts College of 4 Teachers College, Mary Lou Fulton 5 ASU and the #5 #10 metropolitan Phoenix area — Largest Most high city tech cities introducing your new city in the U.S. in the U.S. – U.S. Census Phoenix Just like ASU, Phoenix is a diverse community filled – Business Insider with people from all over the world. And like ASU, Phoenix is a forward-thinking place with lots of #1 innovative ideas constantly being born and nurtured. The Phoenix metropolitan area has it all — scenery, Best Phoenix is good weather and lots to do. places the sunniest admission.asu.edu/kaplan/phoenix to find major city a job in the world – World Meteorological Scottsdale Organization (Chandler #6, Tempe #8) – WalletHub Denver Nevada Utah San Francisco Colorado California Las Vegas Grand Canyon National Park Los Angeles Lake Arizona Havasu New Mexico Phoenix San Diego 1hr to Las Vegas, 1.5hrs to LA See Do Taste Travel Phoenix is home to six professional Arizona is home to three national parks, Offering outstanding and healthy food Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix sports teams, including an up-and- including Grand Canyon National Park choices from around the world — you’re is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. It’s coming professional soccer team. (one of the seven natural wonders of sure to find a taste of home. also known as America’s friendliest airport. the world). Other popular destinations, It’s easy to reach from all of ASU’s campuses, Access to: art walks, conventions, museums, Access to: award-winning restaurants, like Sedona, are just a short drive from has more than 1,200 flights arriving and music festivals and concerts, and eclectic our famous southwestern cuisine, coffee Phoenix architecture. Phoenix and definitely worth the trip. shops, food trucks, international dishes, and departing every day, and offers service to 22 international destinations. Access to: Phoenix Sky Harbor International vegetarian and vegan options. Airport, the Grand Canyon and more. 6 7 Tempe campus A university The largest campus features high-tech research spaces in an energetic and historic environment, where you’ll in many places ASU@Lake Havasu North get to experience all the student sporting events. Think 4-hour drive ASU has 5 distinct locations: 4 campuses West inspiring programs and opportunities. campus Metropolitan in the metro Phoenix area, and a location in Phoenix Student-to-faculty ratio: 20-to-1 western Arizona on the California state line Average class size: 39 — each has its own size, feel and academic Number of students: 53,286 focus, but all are the same ASU. In Phoenix, International students: 6,492 students travel between the 4 campuses for Tempe campus Downtown classes, athletics, or social activities. Phoenix campus asu.edu/asucampuses Polytechnic campus Downtown Phoenix campus West campus The Downtown Phoenix campus plays an essential role in The West campus offers a close-knit learning community the health care, journalism, public service and corporate dedicated to 21st-century leadership preparation. Think communities. Think professional and fast paced. small liberal arts college style. Student-to-faculty ratio: 15-to-1 Student-to-faculty ratio: 12-to-1 Average class size: 29 Average class size: 25 Number of students: 11,420 Number of students: 4,929 International students: 308 International students: 287 Polytechnic campus ASU@Lake Havasu The Polytechnic campus is a thriving part of the ASU’s western Arizona location is near the California enterprising East Valley. Think technical and innovative. state line. Living in a scenic small town with a view of the beautiful lake, you’ll be part of a welcoming community Student-to-faculty ratio: 18-to-1 where professors know you and weekends fill with Average class size: 28 outdoor adventures. Number of students: 5,243 Student-to-faculty ratio: 12-to-1 International students: 529 Average class size: 8 Number of students: around 150 undergraduates International students: 30 8 9 17 first-year Housing for first-year undergraduates residential colleges Welcome to your new home Housing and meal plan cost per year* across 4 campuses At ASU, first-year students are guaranteed Phoenix area campuses: up to $16,104 on-campus housing, where you’ll benefit from: ASU@Lake Havasu: $11,896 • Close proximity to classes, professors, libraries and tutoring * Rates are for 2021–22.