A university ranked among the best in the south. A city that's growing rapidly and embraces its hometown university. A diverse, friendly community to call your own. 150+ fields of study. Caring faculty members who go the extra mile for their students. Over 70,000 alumni who continue to transform communities all over the world. Over 150 student organizations and 16 NCAA Division 1 teams. Affordable tuition. This is Arkansas State (A-State) University.

A-State welcomes all international students on campus and invites you to join our over 500 current international students who represent over 60 countries! Arkansas State is a fully accredited public institution with a wide array of academic programs designed to help students prepare for the rigors of a globally connected and highly competitive marketplace.

COURSE OFFERINGS

A-State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association and holds other specialized accreditations, such as AACSB for Business and ABET for Engineering. A-State offers fully accredited and recognized undergraduate and graduate degrees through the following colleges:  

• College of Agriculture
• Neil Griffin College of Business
• College of Education and Behavioral Science
• College of Engineering and Computer Science
• College of Liberal Arts and Communication
• College of Nursing and Health Professions
• College of Sciences and Mathematics
• Intensive English Language Program--Accredited by CEA, not HLC

Classes are taught by faculty members who are experts in their field. A close student-to-faculty ratio ensures all students have of positive interactions with faculty. 85% of A-State’s faculty members hold the highest degrees in their field and are recognized leaders in their areas.

AFFORDABILITY

Not only does A-State showcase quality education. We also showcase affordability! The cost of attendance for undergraduate or graduate is less than $23,000 U.S. dollars for your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, meal plan and student insurance!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

Our International Student Services Office seeks to support and promote the development and personal growth of international students through expert advising, intercultural programming and advocacy.  The office provides unique student engagement opportunities through cultural nights, weekend day trips, sport intramurals, conversation clubs, and movie nights in addition to food festivals, talent shows, dances, and more!

Want to get off-campus? The International Student Service Office has you covered for that too with seven day a week shuttles around town free for all international students to enjoy! Arkansas State University has a rich student life that helps international students make lifelong friendships and create unforgettable university experiences.

EVENTS and ACTIVITIES

The Student Union is home to many student events and activities and is ranked one of the top student centers in the U.S. by Best College Values. A-State’s student recreation center, the Red WOLF Center, opened in 2010. This state-of-the-art facility features a multipurpose gymnasium for various activities. You will find a student organization for all of your interests: from interests in your major, interests for different hobbies, and even student organizations from your country!

STUDENT SERVICES

The services don’t stop there. We have a Student Health Center that offers an array of medical services, from treating minor illnesses and injuries to providing physical exams; a Career Services Office that provides free employment services, such as assisting students in finding on-campus jobs, internships, career counseling, resume preparation, mock interviews, job fairs, and job referrals; a staff member in the International Student Services Office that assists with finding internships (CPT opportunities); and an Univeristy Housing office that provides several diverse and safe housing options all located within walking distance to all other aspects on-campus.