Higher education. Highly accessible.

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we have more than 200 locations, as well as a flexible online learning format to deliver our education programs in most countries around the world.

Regardless of where or how you attend class, you’ll receive a real-world education with real value.

• Earn your education while attending class at times and places that fit your busy schedule.
• Learn from instructors who hold advanced degrees and have experience in the fields they teach.
• Collaborate with peers in small, interactive classes.
• Receive personalized student support every step of the way.

How it Works

Earn your degree when, where and how you want.

University of Phoenix fits your lifestyle and learning style. Depending upon the degree program you select, you can attend class on campus or online. Some campuses offer a combined campus-based and online learning format. While widely available, not all learning formats are offered at all locations.

Campus-Based Learning Format

Providing the convenience of attending classes near your home or workplace.

• Attend class just once a week. Classes are offered in the evening or on weekends. Some campuses offer day classes.
• Complete homework assignments on your own, aw well as with your learning team.
• Fill out the form to the right to find a campus location near you.

Online Learning Format

Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education.

• Complete coursework through electronic forums.
• Download lectures and assignments from your student website and study them at your convenience.
• Login to class at least four days per week for University of Phoenix or three days per week for Axia College of University of Phoenix classes. You choose the days and times.
• Build teamwork skills by collaborating on learning team assignments.

Financial Options

Your degree is within reach.

University of Phoenix strives to make higher education highly accessible. Finance options, including financial aid, are available for those who qualify. Options include:

Financial Aid

Several low-interest financial aid options are available. University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant.

Financing Options

University of Phoenix offers numerous options for financing your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one course at a time rather than an entire semester or year at once. Alternatively, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that your rate will not increase for the duration of your program.

Company Funding

University of Phoenix is eligible for most company reimbursement programs.

University of Phoenix is a private institution of higher learning founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976. Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.aacn.nche.edu). The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (in Utah) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (www.cacrep.org).

The University's main headquarters are located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. The Online Campus is located at 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. Florida: University of Phoenix is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2308. Georgia: University of Phoenix is authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990. Indiana: Fully accredited by the Indiana Commission for Postsecondary Proprietary Education. AC-0188. Indianapolis Campus located at 7999 Knue Road, Suites 100 & 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250; Northwest Indiana Campus located at 359 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410. Ohio: Registration Number is 1154320. The Cleveland Campus is located at 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 130, Independence, OH 44131-2194; Cincinnati Campus is located at 9050 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 250, West Chester, OH 45069-4875; Columbus Campus is located at 8415 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 4340-4032. South Carolina: Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The campus is located at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. Tennessee: Memphis Campus is located at 65 Germantown Court, Suite 100, Cordova, TN 38018; Nashville Campus is located at 616 Marriott Drive, Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37214; Franklin Campus is located at 377 Riverside Drive, Franklin, TN 37064; Chattanooga Campus is located at 1208 Pointe Centre Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Virginia: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has authorized University of Phoenix to offer degree or certificate programs. Any course, degree or certificate program offered has been approved by the University of Phoenix governing board. Credit earned for coursework in Virginia can be transferred to University of Phoenix's principal location outside Virginia as part of the University's existing degree or certificate programs. Puerto Rico: University of Phoenix operates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education. Alberta: University of Phoenix is approved to offer specific degree programs by Alberta Advanced Education. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona. British Columbia: The term "university" is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, effective December 20, 2006, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona.