Institutional Excellence

Douglas Loy and Wolfgang Fink, both in the College of Engineering, have made substantial contributions to academia and created inventions that have impacted many fields.

Called the "Heisman Trophy of the collegiate band world," the Sudler Trophy recognizes marching bands that have made outstanding contributions to the American way of life.

For the fifth consecutive year, the university is ranked among the nation's top 20 public research universities, according to the National Science Foundation.

The university was named in the top 50 of the Princeton Review's 2024 "Guide to Green Colleges." It also ranked 17th among both the highest-research and public universities in the nation.

The University of Arizona is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. and No. 8 in the world in water resources, according to the 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

The University of Arizona ranks tied for No. 155 globally, No. 48 in the U.S. and No. 25 among U.S. public colleges and universities in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings.

The university's undergraduate program in Management Information Systems rose to No. 3 overall and No. 2 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings.

The University of Arizona earned recognition for its quality of life, intramural sports programs, health services, student government participation and more.