The School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Arizona in Tucson serves as a vibrant center for exploring and addressing the intricate challenges of public policy and government. It offers a robust, interdisciplinary education drawing on fields like political science, economics, and law. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, research, and community engagement, the school equips students with the analytical and managerial skills needed for effective public service. Through programs spanning undergraduate to advanced graduate degrees like the MPA and MPP, it prepares future leaders to navigate and influence the complex world of government and public affairs.
View Public PolicyThe University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.