Avila University Arizona (AUA)

Avila University Arizona (AUA) is a new chapter in a 100-year story of values-driven education. As an additional location of Avila University—founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet—Avila University Arizona brings Avila’s legacy of academic excellence, service, and inclusion to the heart of the American Southwest.

AUA focuses on what matters most: preparing students to lead, solve problems, and create in a world that needs their ideas. Their graduate programs in business and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are designed to meet today’s global demands, while keeping students' growth, goals, and purpose at the center of it all.

Rooted in their founders’ mission to serve others without distinction, AUA welcome students from all backgrounds to join a diverse, supportive community where students are encouraged to explore, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

Why Avila University Arizona?

• Programs That Lead to What’s Next: Avila University Arizona's master’s programs are designed for today’s global economy, whether students are earning a STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (MBA) or advancing their skills with a Master of Science (MSc) in Technology Management. Students will graduate prepared to lead in high-growth industries.
• A Launchpad in Goodyear, Arizona: Just 20 minutes from Phoenix, this brand-new campus is located in the thriving city of Goodyear, home to fast-growing industries in data, aerospace, logistics, IT, manufacturing, and more. It’s a place where opportunity meets innovation.
• A Campus Built for Students' Goals: From collaborative classrooms to tech-forward learning spaces, AUA's modern campus, designed to support how students learn best, is a space where students' goals take shape and their ambitions thrive.
• Life Beyond the Classroom: Students will be surrounded by entertainment, dining, and culture, from movies at Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 and baseball games at Goodyear Ballpark, to breweries, recreation centers, and local eateries that serve every taste. 
• Support Every Step of the Way: Avila University Arizona is there for students from application to graduation. AUA offers personalized services for international students, including help with housing, career planning, community engagement, and cultural integration.