About Us
Arizona International
As the international affairs office for the U of A, we are dedicated to building and strengthening the university’s global connections.
We’re expanding study abroad access and opportunities for U of A students. We’re growing relationships with international partners for education, research, and industry. And we support the thousands of international students, faculty, and scholars across the U of A.
Meet the Chief International Affairs Officer
"We are committed to international engagement, enriching the University of Arizona, and making a positive impact in Arizona and beyond.”
Dr. Jenny Lee, Chief International Affairs Officer and Dean of Arizona International, knows firsthand the value of international education and cross-border collaborations in solving the world's most pressing challenges.
International Exchange
In the International Exchange video series, Dean Lee talks with leaders across the U of A campus about international education, global partnerships, and the role of universities in an increasingly interdependent world.
Delivering on University of Arizona Imperatives
Arizona International brings a global lens to the three strategic imperatives articulated by the University of Arizona through conversations with students, faculty, staff, leadership, and community partners.
Success for Every Student
We are expanding access to study abroad, including international internships and research opportunities, to deliver on the U of A vision that all students graduate with co-curricular learning experiences that foster career preparation, critical thinking, cultural competency, and entrepreneurship.
We also create rich learning opportunities for students in other countries through our network of microcampuses and our Study Arizona program.
Research that Shapes the Future
We cultivate international, transdisciplinary collaborations that bring together scholarship and industry to address pressing challenges, building on the university’s expertise and institutional assets.
We cultivate international partnerships that build on the university's strategic research initiatives, from AI-driven health innovation, fusion energy and space science to sustainable mining, critical minerals, water and arid lands agriculture. Through collaboration with universities, industry, and government, we help turn discovery into solutions with lasting impact for Arizona and the world.
Engagement with our Communities to Create Opportunity
AZI works with colleagues across Arizona as the U of A continues to adapt its land-grant mission for the challenges of the 21st century.
In addition to supporting vital research, we are helping to connect local industries and governments to partners around the world in ways that strengthen Arizona’s economy to improve well-being, prosperity, and prospects for our local communities.
