Northern Arizona University (NAU) is located in Flagstaff, Arizona (two hours from Phoenix) in America's Southwest region. Founded in 1899 and surrounded by the majestic San Francisco mountains and beautiful pine trees, students at NAU enjoy winter, spring summer & fall seasons! NAU is distinguished for its quality of teaching and welcomes over 1,000 international students from over 80 countries. There are more than 22,000 students on campus. Our university focuses on experiential and student-centered learning in more than 180 undergraduate and graduate academic programs of study. Admitted students with qualifying GPA, are considered for our International Excellence scholarship award upon full admission to NAU. Students will enjoy over 400 student clubs, campus events, athletics, our own NAU rock climbing wall and Aquaplex.

Our colleges and programs are accredited by numerous professional bodies that are recognized by the U. S. Secretary of Education. Such as Higher Learning Commission (HLC)，Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)，Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)，Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)，Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET), etc.

As a R2 research university, NAU not only focuses on scientific research, but also focuses on students and students’ outcomes. In NAU, all courses are taught by full-time faculty members. Students have more opportunities to communicate with tutors in and after class. NAU is home to a variety of research centers and institutes from across our academic colleges. Featuring industry-leading STEM research, expansive historical studies, community- and minority-focused initiatives, and much more, these groups empower our students, staff, and faculty members to follow their passions, overcome diverse challenges, and realize their visions.