University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is a private university offering online as well as campus courses to students. The encouraging learning environment and challenging curriculum are the major highlights of this university.

Facts
Name of the Institution	University of Phoenix
Type of Institution	Private
Location	Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Ownership	Apollo Group Inc
Courses Offered	Associate/Bachelors/Masters/Doctoral degree programs in: Technology Psychology Nursing and Health Care Human Services Education Criminal Justice and Security Business and Management Arts and Sciences
Schools and Colleges	School of Business School of Advanced Studies College of Education College of Nursing College of Criminal Justice and Security College of Humanities College of Social Sciences College of Natural Sciences College of Information Systems & Technology
Admission Procedure/ Eligibility Criteria	Undergraduate Associate and Bachelors Degree Requirements International applicants applying at the University of Phoenix need to clear the TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS examinations. In addition, applicants must have cleared their previous course from an accredited institution or has earned credits from testing programs like DANTES, CLEP or Advanced Placement. Graduate The admission requirements for candidates applying for the graduate programs are same as that of the undergraduate courses. However, those applying for the master's degree in Education need to opt for an approved credential evaluation service.
Scholarships	The university offers a limited number of scholarship programs to students.
Fee Structure	Tuition fees vary from one department to the other.
Established in the Year	1976
Website	http://www.phoenix.edu/
Facts & Figures	Total Number of administrative staff: Over 12,000 Postgraduate students: 61,400 Undergraduates students: 319,400
Events	Southern California Commencement Ceremony Phoenix Hohokam Campus Commencement Ceremony Broadcast New Mexico Campus Commencement Ceremony Broadcast University of Phoenix and CLO Events
Distance Learning	University of Phoenix awards distance learning programs at the doctoral, masters, bachelors and associates level. Some of the programs offered are: Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education degree Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education degree