University of Arizona Reviews

  • 256 Reviews
  • Tucson (AZ)
  • Annual Tuition: $11,800
91% of 256 students said this degree improved their career prospects
97% of 256 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Physics
"Fantastic geosciences school with world-class professors. Would highly recommend."
Tyler
  • Reviewed: 12/30/2016
  • Degree: Information Technology
"I graduated from the Eller College of Business at the University of Arizona. This department and my program are ranked amongst the best in the country. The Eller College and the university have provided the tools for me to be successful after graduation."
T. Kuglin
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2016
  • Degree: Elementary Education
"Are you interested in a teaching career and are a military spouse? Or are you planning on moving across the United States to teach once you graduate? From my personal experience, I can tell you that the University of Arizona's College of Education has prepared me well to educate elementary students across the nation. I married a member of our armed forces during college, so I started off at the University of Arizona (UoA) as a transfer student. The ladies and gentlemen in the finance and registrars office were friendly and so helpful when I needed to fill out paperwork and provide proper documentation to establish residency as a military spouse. The transfer process was relatively smooth with the exception of the difference in classes needed to fulfill my degree plan. At my previous university, I was on course to be certified in the middle grades 6-8 with a focus on Language Arts and Social Studies. Unfortunately UoA did not have a program that focused on the middle grades, and I was told that I needed to focus on Elementary or Secondary education. I chose Elementary Education and as a result a number of my courses would not apply, pushing my graduation date back 2 semesters. After obtaining my degree and entering the field I learned that if I wanted to work at the middle school level, I would have been better prepared going into their Secondary Education program, or majoring in the subject I wanted to teach along with a major in Education. I believe that you should research what local schools would prefer in addition to what the academic advisors recommend. Despite this, I was very pleased with the Elementary Education program overall. They have a methods portion of the program that allows you to take classes with your professors at a local elementary school. There you are also given opportunities to observe and work with a classroom teacher, work with students, teach lessons, and reflect on your practices in a professional way. This was a great part of the program because you had real classroom experience, before student teaching. The professors within the program at my methods location were very knowledgeable about the latest research and best practices, and had actual teaching experience in Elementary school classrooms. The insight they shared with us went beyond the textbooks, and the partnerships they formed with us were excellent examples of what could be had in our future classrooms to promote a positive and safe learning environment. Once I was in the student teaching portion I had a wonderful advisor that really networked on my behalf to place me in a middle school within the district that I wanted. She kept in touch with me and my cooperating teacher regularly, highlighted what I did well and gave constructive feedback on her visits, and told me about a wonderful opportunity at an amazing private school nearby that ended up being my first teaching position right after I graduated. I fully believe that the coursework, professors, and methods portion of the program prepared me to take the tests needed to obtain my teaching license in Arizona. I passed each of the tests on my first attempt and this was before I even graduated. I have continued to use many of the techniques and materials I obtained during my time at the University of Arizona, in Arizona, Virginia, and in Texas to help my students learn and progress . The Elementary Education program gave me a firm foundation of best practices, a network of educator friends and colleagues, and a degree that has given me the ability to have a fulfilling career wherever the military takes us."
Danielle Brown
  • Reviewed: 10/11/2016
  • Degree: Sociology
"I was very satisfied with my time spent in the Sociology Department at the University of Arizona. The Sociology department offered quality mandatory classes as well as a variety of additional sociology classes in pursuit of this degree. One of the requirements for the Sociology Bachelor's is you must satisfy the requirements for a minor, any minor that you choose. I thought it very helpful to push myself with a demand of a minor, but did not feel confide as I was free to choose a minor that did not specifically coincide with my major. Combining my major and minor classes gave me the rigor and enjoyment of being a successful undergraduate student."
Regan
  • Reviewed: 9/17/2016
  • Degree: Law
"The quality of instructors and professors at the University of Arizona is amazing; they are extremely competent, and are always available to meet with you one-on-one. Each course also has fellows made up of second- and third-year students that excelled in that subject, who are more than happy to go over difficult concepts"
Natalia
  • Reviewed: 9/12/2016
  • Degree: Journalism
"The U of A journalism school provides an incredible undergraduate program with very experienced faculty and small class sizes. It also offers an accelerated master's program in which I am enrolled. Once admitted, students can earn both degrees in just 5 years! It is a wonderful opportunity both financially and academically."
Sarah Smith
  • Reviewed: 9/11/2016
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"The University of Arizona is an active, passionate, and diverse campus. There is never a shortage of activities and the off-campus life is just as exciting. The college area in Tucson is a gastronomical hub surrounded by friendly, welcoming individuals with a strong sense of casual social interaction. For older students, the wine and micro-brew scene is very ripe with options and many unique brewers are entering the Tucson brew life. The Classics degree itself is extremely rigorous and one should be passionate about the subject in order to find satisfaction with it. There are many professors with a strong background in Classics and a noticeable devotion to their subject matter. The University of Arizona is a major worldwide participant in Classical archeology digs and has a considerably generous study abroad opportunity for Classics majors. The program is small and underrepresented, but this provides professors with much more time and attention to share with their students which they do so with zeal and vigor. The program is relatively unyielding and can be challenging, but the skills that a Classics student acquires from this kind of rigor are invaluable."
Kelsi Wildermuth
  • Reviewed: 9/9/2016
  • Degree: Nutrition
"My Nutrition and Dietetics degree program at the University of Arizona was incredible. I am currently a graduate student at Arizona State University where I feel extremely prepared, confident, and motivated. U of A gave me the tools to be successful in my studies as a graduate student and in life. My undergraduate advisors pushed me to get involved with my community and as a result I have a great resume that is stacked with experience and success. The university was able to get me positions in hospitals, clinics, and sports complexes to start my career as a dietitian. If it were not for the University of Arizona Nutrition and Life Science staff, I would definitely not be where I am, nor have completed what I have. I am very proud of myself and U of A gave me that confidence. I have become something I never imagined I would be when I was looking for colleges as a high school senior. The best advice I can give to future students is find what you are passionate about and utilize the school resources to help you get there. Choose a school that best fits YOUR needs and make the most of the tools they offer you! It is amazing what a school can do for you and how well it can put you in the right direction."
Robin
  • Reviewed: 8/7/2016
  • Degree: Psychology
"Attending the University of Arizona was the best decision I could have made for my education. UofA provided me with an incredible opportunity to study and learn from professors who were leaders in their field of study. This ensured that I learned from passionate, knowledgeable, and capable professors eager to spread their knowledge. UofA also offered dozens of clubs, Greek life sorority and fraternities, academic organizations, and sports teams. One of the most memorable things about attending University of Arizona was the community and unity surrounding our school. Tucson is a college town, which is was an important factor when picking my school. I was able to immediately be a part of the Wildcat family. I bleed red and blue now and its a unifying factor that connects people not just on campus but across the nation. Becoming a Wildcat was one of the best decisions of my life."
Mohsin tariq
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2016
  • Degree: Architecture
"My college is the best . It is situated in good place. The class room of college is clean. One big ground in my college. The teachers of my college are good and punctual. All the teachers work in college honestly. He teaches all the students honestly. I love my college."
Madison Wisler
  • Reviewed: 7/24/2016
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"To be a student at the University of Arizona was an honor, the ability to study at one of the greatest and most incredible learning institutions throughout the United States for my undergraduate degree. I believe that education is the key to success and all the more reason to become immersed in an entirely novel academic and research University. The opportunities provided not only allowed me to develop skills as a prospering student but furthered my education by opening more doors to a successful future that lies ahead. This University stood out to me as the perfect complement to my professional and educational interest, in that it has the ability of furthering some of my long term goals including attending graduate school."
Jyll
  • Reviewed: 7/20/2016
  • Degree: Information Technology
"As an University of Arizona Full Time MBA student, I am proud to represent my university and program as an African American woman. This university saw the potential in me to make a career change from marketing to management information systems and has given me the chance to change. Even though classes start in a few weeks, I am already preparing for my curriculum through a series of assignments to get ready for the upcoming school year. This process has demonstrated that this program invests many hours of hard work, time and money into each student, which I already am impressed by. They are preparing each student to be successful in class and marketable to obtain desired internships. Also, this university saw my love for wanting to carry on my hobby of mentoring. From my interest, I am now a Graduate Assistant and I am so excited. Not only am I pursing my MBA, I can work with students and help them with their dreams! It is truly refreshing helping students because I am able to give back and make sure that they can learn from my journey. By giving them advice on how to be successful and seeing that come about is an amazing feeling. I absolutely love having a student come and tell me that he or she accomplished his or her goal. The smile and joy that comes along with that accomplishment is inspiring. Lastly, this university has created such a beautiful environment for its students to live in. The campus truly caters to its students and is set up to really help each one flourish. Through the offerings of this university, I am proud to say that I am a graduate student. I truly look forward to my new career after school because I want to donate time and money to the school that gave me a second chance to pursue my career goals."
Danielle Brown
  • Reviewed: 7/6/2016
  • Degree: Sociology
"The Sociology department at the University of Arizona was a program dedicated to students who really wanted to understand their society around them. The collection of teachers from Doctors in the profession to grad students all proved extremely helpful for us students to experiment and make sense of the social research. We had the opportunity to understand the history behind different social theories, and make connections to our modern society and modern social theories as well. I also really appreciated the University of Arizona required a minor in order to receive a Bachelors in Sociology. First it allowed me options in other fields of study to try out. Second, it allowed me to sprinkle my schedule with other classes that could stimulate other parts of my brain. And third, it offered further options of classes to take in order to satisfy the credit number required to graduate. I never felt that I was stuck in one field of study, but allowed to explore the arts (my minor was in theatre) and how that affected society as well. Now I am going into a graduate program to teach Special Education, a bit different from what I studied as an undergrad. However it was my studies at the University of Arizona that got me into this new field of study. I worked in the Universitys Project F.O.C.U.S. which was dedicated to allow intellectually disabled students the opportunity to graduate from a University with a Service-Learning certificate. As a peer-mentor I went to different classrooms around the university to support students in their different classes. All the classrooms I attended had very accommodating teachers that worked with me and the student to make sure the student had equal access to the lesson or project. My experiences at the University of Arizona influenced me to make the shift in my career that will hopefully guide other Special Education students on the path to graduation."
Jessica Baxter
  • Reviewed: 4/4/2016
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Pros: The WSP program’s interdisciplinary approach is appealing since it combines the strengths of social science with the knowledge of the natural sciences necessary to inform the decision making process. Furthermore, the vast number of resources and partnerships available inside and outside the program and university provides an ideal atmosphere to learn firsthand about the various aspects and intersections of water resource management and policy. Cons: Disproportionate number of classes offered in the Spring."
Saba Maghari
  • Reviewed: 3/27/2016
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"I attend University of Arizona undergrad and I am really excited to be one of their pharmacy school student as well. All the staff and advisors are supper helpful and they authentically help you to success in your field of interest."
Erin Schery
  • Reviewed: 2/14/2016
  • Degree: Nursing
"The University of Arizona is highly valued for their education and Nursing program. Amazing faculty, staff, and experience."
Mirely Baca
  • Reviewed: 2/5/2016
  • Degree: Nursing
"Very challenging but requires students to demonstrate self-motivation and drive. Work load is heavy, making the program a top priority and often leaving little room for other activities. However these rigors set individuals up for the reality of the career and allow a true assessment of readiness."
James Sheldon
  • Reviewed: 12/13/2015
  • Degree: Education
"The instructors have been really stellar, the courses have been engaging and challenging,and my academic advisor has been a great source of support and advice. It has been challenging getting adequate funding in my first year, but staff and faculty have been very helpful in seeking out fellowships and scholarships, and I'm confident that the next year will go much smoother financially."
Leo WU
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2015
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"It is a really great graduate program with funding, which is a rare case for M.A. program in the nation. The faculty is easy-going and supportive. With rigorous training, this program will definitely shape you as a potential scholar. I enjoy in this program, though busy, feeling fulfilled here."
Magdalena Kedzior
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2015
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"The program offers wonderful opportunities for growth. You meet a lot of faculty members and you have a chance to build connections. On the other hand, when you're taking classes, the Pharmacology and Toxicology students take them with the PharmD students so some classes are very drug based."