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Arizona State University

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Arizona State University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Arizona State University is a public research university in Tempe, Arizona, in the United States. It suits international students who want a large public university setting, but the university’s subject catalogue, admissions requirements, and costs need to be checked on its official website.

  2. What you can study

    Arizona State University is a public research university. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so the specific subject areas and degrees available need to be confirmed on the university’s official website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and whether any programme-specific conditions apply. The university’s admissions office is the place to verify the current process before applying from abroad.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Tempe will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so check current local estimates before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    Arizona State University is in the United States, and the language of instruction is not stated in the available information. Before applying, confirm your programme options, visa steps, document requirements, and whether your academic records need official translation or evaluation.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Arizona State University sits in a very large national higher-education market. Its main distinguishing feature in this context is that it is a public research university in Tempe and is described as one of the largest public universities by enrollment, which may matter if you want a large university environment.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Arizona State University

What type of university is Arizona State University?

It is a public research university.

Where is Arizona State University located?

It is in Tempe, Arizona, in the United States.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.asu.edu/

Does the university publish an international tuition fee?

No fee is published; confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

Overview

Arizona State University is a public research university in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1885 as Territorial Normal School by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, the university is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" founded in the late 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools. Some closed, but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century, then state universities in the late 20th century.

Programs at Arizona State University

3 programs across 2 study levels.

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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