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Reasons to apply to the ASU exchange program...

Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe is one of the largest research universities in the United States. Although most exchange students take courses at the main campus in Tempe, ASU has three other campuses located throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area: the Downtown campus, West campus, and Polytechnic campus. Tempe, a lively university city, is located in the greater Phoenix area, which is the fifth largest urban center in the United States. ASU is well known for strong programs in Business, Journalism, Engineering, Architecture, Biology, and more than a hundred other subject areas, from African American studies to Studio Art. The University has recently invested in several new endeavors, such as the Biodesign Institute, the Center for Integrative Science and Technology, and the Center for Creative Writing, where students can get involved in cutting-edge research.

In your spare time, enjoy as many as 300 sunny days a year with over 58,000 other students, while discovering Phoenix’s vibrant nightlife, diverse culture, world-class shopping, and natural beauty. Phoenix has professional teams for baseball, football, and basketball, and ASU sports have a huge following, both at the collegiate and intramural level. Many exchange students join university societies and clubs, including the Outdoors club which introduces students to places like the Grand Canyon. And you can’t beat ASU’s location! A few hours drive will have you sunning on a beach in Mexico, star-spotting in Hollywood, driving down the strip in Las Vegas, hiking the Grand Canyon, or skiing in the mountains. Each year, ASU welcomes several thousand international students from 140 different nations for short-term or full degree programs. However, the Center for Global Education Services offers you personalized assistance to guide you during your exchange. Come see what thousands of students have already discovered: ASU is the place for you!