Founded in 1885, The University of Arizona is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Tucson (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Arizona.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, The University of Arizona (UA) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Arizona (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 135 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 