Tucked in between five mountain ranges and blessed with an average 350 days of sunshine per year, the University of Arizona (UA) offers degrees at all levels in a wide range of subjects. Highly esteemed both within the US and beyond, it is a member of the prestigious invitation-only Association of American Universities (AAU), a collective of leading research universities in the US and Canada.Ranked 233rd in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017, UA is also particularly competitive in a number of subjects featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016. It ranks among the world’s best for archaeology, philosophy, Earth and marine sciences, anthropology and mining engineering, amongst other subjects.Outstanding facilities and services available on campus include: Integrated Learning CenterClinical and Translational Sciences Research Center (CATS)Think Tank (for tutoring and academic support)Swimming poolSand volleyball courtsTennis centerFootball stadium with 56,000 seatsStudents’ union with 35 restaurantsSeven librariesStudent gymCenter for English as a Second LanguageDisability Resource Center