two men standing by scientific equipmentGraduate Studies in SESE

The School of Earth and Space Exploration offers PhD and MS degrees in a wide variety of subdisciplines in the earth and space sciences and engineering. Visit the focus areas pages of this site to learn more about the breadth of SESE research. Prospective students are encouraged to review the appropriate faculty webpages and contact potential advisors directly for more information regarding research opportunities.

Degree Programs
SESE's graduate admissions information
ASU Graduate College's Graduate Admissions Checklist


Take note:

Many fellowships and funding programs require graduate students to apply for the funding at the same time as he/she applies to the university. Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) in Urban Ecology is an example of a fellowship opportunity that grad students must apply for when applying to ASU. Astrobiology opportunities for graduate students are another example of unique opportunities in SESE. For more information on IGERT, opportunities in Astrobiology and other funding sources, please visit our Scholarships / Funding page.