University Of Arizona - Tucson

The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university located in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 as the first university in the Arizona Territory, it is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. The institution is especially renowned for its programs in astronomy, planetary science, optical sciences, engineering, business, and medicine, and it operates major research facilities including the Steward Observatory and Biosphere 2. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across more than 300 academic programs.