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University of Phoenix

UOPX · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

The University of Phoenix is an accredited higher education institution based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in accessible career-aligned undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs for adult learners and working professionals. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), UOPX provides rigorous career-focused education across healthcare administration, cybersecurity, data science, and business management.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1976
Student Population
75,000+
International Ratio
5%
Academic Staff
2,400+
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Phoenix · Pioneer in Professional Online Education, Healthcare & Information Technology. The University of Phoenix is an accredited higher education institution based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in accessible career-aligned undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs for adult learners and working professionals. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), UOPX provides rigorous career-focused education across healthcare administration, cybersecurity, data science, and business management.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or accredited secondary school credential for undergraduate admission; accredited bachelor's degree with 2.5+ GPA for master's programs; master's degree with 3.0+ GPA for doctoral programs. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international students whose medium of instruction was not English. Flexible cohort start dates year-round with rolling admissions every 5 to 6 weeks.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)

Terminal executive practitioner doctorate focusing on health system economics, clinical informatics, healthcare regulatory compliance, and strategic organizational leadership.

Award / Stipend
Executive Healthcare Leadership Grant: $3,000 tuition reduction award
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Rigorous applied research doctorate preparing executives to solve complex enterprise problems through empirical quantitative analysis, organizational design, and market disruption modeling.

Award / Stipend
Doctoral Research Scholarship: $4,000 merit award distributed across dissertation phases
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Mansureh Kebritchi

Chair of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research
College of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Mansureh Kebritchi researches digital instructional technologies, educational gamification, online adult learning retention, and adaptive pedagogical framew...

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Dr. Mark McCaslin

Senior Research Fellow in Leadership and Innovation
Center for Leadership Studies and Educational Research

Dr. Mark McCaslin specializes in transdisciplinary leadership theory, qualitative research methodologies, organizational culture transformations, and adult huma...

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Dr. Kimberly Underwood

Chair of the Center for Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Research
College of Doctoral Studies

Dr. Kimberly Underwood focuses on corporate talent equity, inclusive workforce retention strategies, cultural intelligence in multinational firms, and employee ...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with University of Phoenix. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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