Our international student stories
Discover how students at the University of Arizona are preparing for what’s next. From real-world experience to campus support, they’re gaining the tools to lead, grow and succeed in their careers.
Shahil
| Bangladesh“Growing up in Bangladesh, I saw how access to resources can change lives...One day, I hope to help expand access to education through technology—maybe even create affordable satellite systems to bring learning to rural areas.”
BS in Computer Science and Engineering
Hyowon
| South Korea“Working with my advisor on my research interests through these courses has given me great opportunities...It’s nice to be in a place where you can focus on learning and growing, instead of feeling pressured to prove yourself all the time.”
PhD in Information
Bat-Orgil
| MongoliaCo-founder of the New Nomad Institute
“In the long term, I aspire to drive meaningful, multidisciplinary change by accelerating climate action, promoting equitable education, and advancing democracy-not just in Mongolia, but globally."
BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies
Athip
| India"Working at the SpaceTREx lab has been pretty much the best thing that has happened to me..especially with how the lab is being funded by NASA."
PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Zhuo
| China"All the curriculum, all the classes I have taken are real trainings sessions that will get you ready for a workplace in the future."
Accounting
Zain
| Pakistan"I think the small time charm really does fit Tucson. There is a really nice friendliness to Tucson. It's like my first time living in a different country, like so far away from home. So it helped me get used to everything so quickly."
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Diana
| Venezuela"The most unique thing about U of A is the population. We are so diverse. You can find any country, any culture here. I have friends from Turkey, from Pakistan, from Germany, Spain, Nigeria."
Journalism