--- title: "Tenth Day of Techmas: Ten Reasons to Choose UAT" description: Discover the top ten reasons why the University of Advancing Technology offers an unparalleled education and experience for future tech leaders. image: https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/078A3802%202.jpg --- [![image-26](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/image-26.png?width=99&name=image-26.png "image-26")](https://www.uat.edu/) ** - [Home](https://www.uattech.com) - [Majors](http://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees) - [About UAT](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) - [Request More Information](https://www.uat.edu/request-info) [![Take a Virtual, Interactive Tour ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2) # University of Advancing Technology's Official Technology Blog ALL CATEGORIES - [all Categories](https://www.uattech.com) - [ Advancing Computer Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advancing-computer-science) - [ Advertising Art ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advertising-art) - [ Artificial Intelligence ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [ Business Technology ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/business-technology) - [ Cyber Security ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/cyber-security) - [ Data Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/data-science) - [ Digital Maker and Fabrication ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-maker-and-fabrication) - [ Digital Marketing ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-marketing) - [ Digital Video ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-video) - [ Game Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/game-studies) - [ Human Computer Interaction ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/human-computer-interaction) - [ Robotics and Embedded Systems ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/robotics-and-embedded-sytems) - [ Software Engineering ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/software-engineering) - [ Virtual Reality ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/virtual-reality) - [ Alumni ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/alumni) - [ Behind the Bits Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/behind-the-bits) - [ Career and Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work) - [ Competitions ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/competitions) - [ Events ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/events) - [ Geek411 Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/geek-411) - [ Graduate Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/graduate-studies) - [ Military ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/military) - [ People, Places and Things ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/people-places-and-things) - [ Perimeter83 ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/Perimeter83) - [ Student Innovation Project (SIP) ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-innovation-project) - [ Student Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-work) - [ Technology News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/technology-news) - [ UAT Life ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-life) - [ UAT News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-news) [#Techrespect](https://www.uattech.com/tag/techrespect), [AI](https://www.uattech.com/tag/ai), [Innovation in Action](https://www.uattech.com/tag/innovation-in-action), [Tech Education](https://www.uattech.com/tag/tech-education), [Future Of Tech](https://www.uattech.com/tag/future-of-tech), [VR](https://www.uattech.com/tag/vr), [ACS](https://www.uattech.com/tag/acs), [DS](https://www.uattech.com/tag/ds)   |   10 Min Read ## Tenth Day of Techmas: Ten Reasons to Choose UAT ![Picture of Madison Robinson](https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/0523_Madison%20Robinson-8%202.jpg) [ Written by Madison Robinson ](https://www.uattech.com/author/madison-robinson) As we celebrate the tenth day of Techmas, let’s explore ten reasons why [University of Advancing Technology](http://www.uat.edu) ([UAT](http://www.uat.edu)) offers not just an education but an unmatched experience for students ready to lead in the tech world. #### **1. #1 in Computer Science in Arizona** [UAT](http://www.uat.edu) is proud to be ranked [#1 in Computer Science](https://www.uattech.com/the-future-of-computer-science-uat-ranked-1-best-college-in-2025) in Arizona. Our [**Advancing Computer Science**](https://www.uat.edu/computer-science-degree) degree equips students with cutting-edge skills to tackle real-world challenges in [Artificial intelligence](https://www.uat.edu/artificial-intelligence-degree) ([AI)](https://www.uat.edu/artificial-intelligence-degree), quantum computing, and beyond. #### **2. Learning by Doing** Forget traditional lectures—[UAT](http://www.uat.edu) puts technology in your hands from day one. Whether you’re developing game assets in [**Game Art and Animation**](https://www.uat.edu/game-art-and-animation-degree), programming robots in [**Robotics and Embedded Systems**](https://www.uat.edu/robotics-degree), or solving cyber threats in [**Network Security**](https://www.uat.edu/network-security-degree), you’ll be learning through action. #### **3. Graduate Faster with a Year-Round Curriculum** [UAT’s](http://www.uat.edu) unique year-round [calendar](https://www.uat.edu/academic-calendar-undergrad)—Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters—lets students finish their degrees faster so they can enter the workforce ahead of their peers. #### **4. A Diverse Range of Degree Families** With six dynamic degree families—**[Business and Innovation](https://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees#business-innovation), **[**Creation and Simulation**](https://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees#creation-simulation), **[Cyber Security](https://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees#cyber-security), ****Digital Arts**, **[Game Studies](https://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees#game-studies), **and** **[**Software Engineering**](https://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees#software-engineering)—[UAT](http://www.uat.edu) covers every corner of the tech universe, ensuring there’s a path for every passion. #### **5. Showcasing Innovation with SIPs** [Student Innovation Projects](https://www.uat.edu/student-innovation-projects) ([SIPs](https://www.uat.edu/student-innovation-projects)) let students turn their ideas into tangible solutions. From cutting-edge [games](https://www.uattech.com/crafting-games-uat-alumnus-nicholas-hodes-at-lionbridge) to practical tools for [cybersecurity](https://www.uattech.com/enforcing-a-new-standard-for-security), these capstones showcase creativity and technical expertise, building portfolios that impress employers. #### **6. Industry-Connected Faculty** [UAT’s](http://www.uat.edu) [faculty](https://www.uat.edu/faculty-at-university-of-advancing-technology) aren’t just academics—they’re professionals with years of experience in fields like [**Technology Forensics**](https://www.uat.edu/technology-forensics-degree), [**Artificial Intelligence**](https://www.uat.edu/artificial-intelligence-degree), and [**Data Science**](https://www.uat.edu/data-science-degree), offering [mentorship](https://www.uattech.com/why-arizona-is-good-for-tech-companies-and-careers) and real-world insights. #### **7. A Close-Knit, Collaborative Community** [Small class sizes](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) and a [vibrant campus](https://www.uat.edu/see-technology-college) create a supportive atmosphere where students collaborate on projects, [build friendships](https://www.uat.edu/publications), and thrive. Whether you’re brainstorming a new [app](https://www.uat.edu/wall-of-app-fame) or joining an [esports](https://www.uat.edu/student-clubs) team, the sense of [community](https://www.uat.edu/student-housing) is unmatched. #### **8. A Campus Built for Innovation** [UAT’s](http://www.uat.edu) [campus](https://www.uat.edu/see-technology-college) in Tempe, Arizona, isn’t just a place to study—it’s a [tech playground](https://www.uat.edu/see-technology-college). From advanced [VR](https://www.uat.edu/virtual-reality-degree) labs to fabrication spaces, every corner is designed to inspire creativity and innovation. #### **9. Career-Ready Curriculum** [UAT](http://www.uat.edu) prepares students for high-demand careers with majors that align with industry needs and forecasts. Fields like **[Artificial Intelligence](https://www.uat.edu/artificial-intelligence-degree), **[Advancing Computer Science](https://www.uat.edu/computer-science-degree) ([ACS](https://www.uat.edu/computer-science-degree)), and Software Engineering are just the beginning. #### **10. A Culture of Creativity and Leadership** At [UAT](http://www.uat.edu), students aren’t just earning degrees—they’re becoming leaders. From [hackathons](https://blog.uat.edu/a-website-you-are-supposed-to-hack) to [game jams](https://blog.uat.edu/how-to-succeed-in-game-jams), every experience fosters innovation and a mindset to push boundaries in technology.   Choosing [UAT](http://www.uat.edu) means more than earning a degree—it’s about joining a community that inspires innovation, nurtures creativity, and shapes the future of technology. Are you ready to experience it for yourself? 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