Partnership and Program Development

To request an international agreement, please complete a Request Form and/or reach out to AZI’s contract team at intl-partnerships@arizona.edu.

Microcampus

The University of Arizona collaborates with universities worldwide to deliver dual degrees and other educational programs, build capacity with partners, and incubate research. Students earn degrees from the U of A and the partner university.

Certificates

The University of Arizona offers for credit and non-credit programs that cater to learners from varying backgrounds, including undergraduate students and graduate students wanting to explore other academic or industry areas, or professionals seeking micro-credentials to upskill and remain competitive in their fields. Governments, institutions, and corporate partners may choose these programs as professional development training for their cohorts. Course content can be taught online both asynchronously or synchronously, or in a hybrid model that includes in-person instruction in Tucson or at the partner location.

  • Contact the Office of International Education at oie@arizona.edu to explore certificate partnership opportunities.

Department-Led Dual Degree Support

The contracts team at Arizona International supports faculty members at the University of Arizona who are ready to establish an international dual degree program or certificate at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Study Abroad Program Development

University of Arizona academic units may develop customized study abroad programs that are managed centrally by the Study Abroad office or housed within academic units and managed departmentally.

  • Faculty-Led programs are a great way to integrate international education into the UArizona experience. Contact Associate Director, Diane Nelson at dianen@arizona.edu for support in crafting a meaningful experience abroad.
  • Develop a Global Track for your major or minor at one of our Arizona Abroad Locations. Arizona Abroad Locations are high-capacity, multi-disciplinary study abroad programs that are designed to be financially and academically accessible to all students. Contact Curriculum Integration Manager, Mariah Nunes, mariahnunes@arizona.edu, to express interest in learning more about Global Tracks for your department.
  • Departmentally managed programs are those that are run by the department and not managed centrally though the university’s Study Abroad office. Although Study Abroad does not manage these programs, that office is responsible for tracking participation and providing GeoBlue travel insurance. UA International Travel provides health, safety and security support. Please contact our Associate Director, Lindsay Downs at lmdowns@arizona.edu, to discuss next steps.

Research & Faculty Exchange

Faculty/Scholar Exchange

The University of Arizona collaborates with international institutions to engage in innovative research development and scholarly exchange. These partnerships are of mutual benefit and can involve university partners, government agencies, industry, and nonprofit organizations. Our global research partnerships play an important role in advancing the U of A as a highly-engaged, global university.

  • To coordinate a faculty/scholar exchange, reach out to the relevant U of A department to inquire about opportunities. Visit the U of A Directory of Departments & Schools.
  • For immigration questions related to a faculty/scholar exchange, please reach out to International Faculty and Scholars at uaifs@arizona.edu.

Research Collaboration & External Funding

The Office for Research, Innovation and Impact (RII) advances the world-class research enterprise at the University of Arizona, a top-ranking public institution with over $955M in annual research expenditures. Visit RII at research.arizona.edu for more information.

Research Development Services (RDS)