OpenFieldArizona State University (Tempe Campus)
Join the nation's #1 university for innovation, top-ranked engineering, and cutting-edge planetary sustainability research at ASU Tempe.
Institution Overview & Profile
Arizona State University - Tempe Campus is the historic flagship and primary research powerhouse of ASU, consistently ranked #1 in Innovation by U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years. An R1 Carnegie-classified institution with over $800M in annual research expenditures, ASU Tempe hosts the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the Biodesign Institute, and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.
Key Academic Strengths
- Ranked #1 for Innovation by U.S. News & World Report ahead of MIT and Stanford
- Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering: largest and most comprehensive engineering school in the US
- The Biodesign Institute: groundbreaking research in biomimetic materials, immunology, and clean energy
- Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory: world-leading planetary sustainability research
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Master of Science in Computer Science (Fulton)
Two-year research-intensive master's covering artificial intelligence, distributed cloud systems, algorithmic robotics, and cryptographic protocols.
Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability
Flagship interdisciplinary doctorate from the School of Sustainability examining climate resilience, water resource governance, and urban ecology.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
World-class curriculum in semiconductors, power systems, RF photonics, and nanoscale device physics in partnership with Intel and TSMC.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
New American University International Student Merit Award
Prestigious renewable undergraduate and graduate scholarship awarded to outstanding international scholars admitted to degree programs at ASU Tempe.
Fulton Schools of Engineering Graduate Dean's Fellowship
Full graduate funding package for exceptional Ph.D. scholars in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Robotics.
Master of Science in Computer Science Enrolment
Comprehensive 30-credit master's with thesis and non-thesis options, featuring specialized tracks in Big Data Systems, Cybersecurity, and AI.
Biodesign Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Design
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics developing synthetic biology nanostructures.
Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Planetary Sustainability Grant
Competitive seed research funding for interdisciplinary teams researching arid-lands water governance, extreme heat mitigation, and clean transitions.
Intel Semiconductor Research Internship at ASU Tempe
Six-month cooperative research internship at Intel's Chandler semiconductor fabrication complex in collaboration with ASU Fulton nanofabrication labs.
Master of Science in Clean Energy and Electrical Power Systems
Two-year graduate degree focusing on high-voltage grid stability, utility-scale photovoltaic integration, and power electronics.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Dr. Michael M. Crow
President of Arizona State University & Professor of Science and Technology Policy · Office of the President & School for the Future of Innovation in Society
Dr. Michael M. Crow is President of Arizona State University, recognized globally as the visionary architect of the 'New American University' model, driving unprecedented research expansion and democratization of higher learning.
Dr. Hao Yan
Director of the Biodesign Center for Molecular Design & Biomimetics · School of Molecular Sciences & The Biodesign Institute
Dr. Hao Yan is a pioneer in structural DNA nanotechnology, engineering functional macromolecular architectures for targeted cancer therapeutics and nanoscale photonic devices.
Dr. Kyle Squires
Dean, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering & Vice Provost · Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Dr. Kyle Squires is Dean of the Fulton Schools of Engineering and a fellow of ASME and AIAA, researching computational fluid dynamics, turbulence simulation, and aerodynamic optimization.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official Arizona State University (Tempe Campus) program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.