Arizona State University

Arizona State University (ASU) is a public research university based in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona. Founded in 1885 as the Territorial Normal School, it has evolved into one of the largest public universities in the United States by enrollment. ASU operates multiple campuses, including Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West, and Lake Havasu, and also runs one of the nation's largest online education programs through ASU Online. The university is classified as an R1 research institution and is widely recognized for its emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. ASU offers more than 400 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across numerous colleges and schools, serving a diverse student population from all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries. The university has frequently topped national innovation rankings, surpassing many peer institutions in measures of research advancement, technology transfer, and public-private partnerships. ASU maintains a strong commitment to access and inclusion, combining a relatively open admissions policy with extensive research opportunities, modern facilities, and close ties to industry and government organizations in the Southwest and beyond.