العربيةStudy abroad at Goodyear
Overview
Country
United StatesPopulation
110,000
Universities
3
Summer / Winter Temperature
Desert sunny: 26°C–40°C (300+ sunny days) / Winter: 7°C–20°C
Why study at Goodyear
Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing, highly acclaimed master-planned cities in the United States, situated in the scenic Estrella Mountain foothills in the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona (winner of the prestigious 'All-America City Award' and ranked among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in the US by Money Magazine), located just 20 minutes west of Downtown Phoenix. Famous for Goodyear Ballpark (Major League Baseball spring training home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds), Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport (aviation hub with Lufthansa Aviation Training and United Airlines Aviate Academy), and major tech, aerospace, and logistics data centers (Microsoft, Amazon, Sub-Zero, Vantage Data Centers). Goodyear is a key higher education and healthcare training hub, home to the Arizona Campus of Franklin Pierce University (renowned for its CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT program), Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC - premier Maricopa Community College with modern STEM labs, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and direct MAPP / 2+2 guaranteed transfer pathway to Arizona State University ASU), alongside nearby Western Technical College and Abrazo West Campus Level 1 Trauma Center. Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious US accreditations. International students benefit from direct pathway transfer to ASU, rapid West Valley tech job growth, 300+ days of annual sunshine, and direct US F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support with 3-year STEM OPT work extensions.
Fees
Tuition fees in Goodyear for international undergraduate students at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC / Maricopa District) are exceptionally affordable, costing approximately $8,800 to $9,600 per academic year for the 2-year university transfer associate degree (MAPP pathway into Arizona State University ASU). At Franklin Pierce University Arizona Campus, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) tuition is approx. $38,000 per academic year (with merit scholarships available for qualified healthcare students). Postgraduate Master's degrees in the Phoenix West Valley range from $14,000 to $24,000 per year. Modern off-campus student apartments and residential communities in Goodyear, Estrella Mountain, Avondale, and Litchfield Park range from $650 to $1,150 per month for shared apartments and $1,100 to $1,750 for private 1-bedroom apartments. General monthly living expenses range between $800 and $1,350.
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (US dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed private modern apartment in Goodyear Civic Square / Estrella Falls | $1,425 |
| Rent, 1-bed shared apartment / house in Goodyear / Avondale (near EMCC campus) | $875 |
| Utilities (electricity, air conditioning, gas, water - APS / Southwest Gas) | $170 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Cox/CenturyLink) | $60 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon) | $53 |
| Monthly public transport & Valley Metro bus pass (West Valley routes to Phoenix) | $48 |
| Monthly grocery & student dining budget (Fry's / Safeway / ALDI / Target / Sprouts) | $400 |
| Coffee / Beverage in café near EMCC Komatke Hall / Goodyear GSQ | $5 |
| Cinema ticket (Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 - student discount) | $11 |
| Fitness center / Gym membership (Goodyear Recreation Campus / YMCA) | $40 |
Admission requirements
Secondary School Diploma / Academic Transcripts & EMCC / Franklin Pierce Portal
Certified secondary school graduation certificate and official transcripts with certified English translation (open enrollment GPA 2.0+ for EMCC / 2+2 ASU pathway; Bachelor's degree with 3.0+ for Doctor of Physical Therapy at Franklin Pierce; test-optional for SAT/ACT).
English Language Proficiency (TOEFL iBT / IELTS / Duolingo / PTE)
TOEFL iBT (minimum 61+ for EMCC; 80+ for graduate programs), IELTS Academic (5.5–6.5+), Duolingo English Test (90–105+), or PTE Academic (44–53+).
Student Visa
International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and verification of financial documentation (bank statement certifying first-year tuition and living expenses minus scholarship awards), the International Student Services Office issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate. STEM graduates qualify for a 24-month OPT extension (total 36 months of US employment authorization).
How to Study
Choose your degree program at Estrella Mountain Community College (2+2 Guaranteed Transfer to Arizona State University ASU in Engineering, Business, Computer Science) or Franklin Pierce University (Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT).
Submit your application online with academic transcripts and English test scores.
Receive your official Admission Letter and submit financial verification to obtain Form I-20.
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online.
Complete the DS-160 form and book your F-1 Visa appointment at the US Embassy.
Fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX - 25 min drive to Goodyear), check into your student apartment near GSQ, and attend International Student Orientation.