Academic Excellence
ASU offers highly ranked graduate degree and certificate programs. Graduate students advance their education by working with top researchers and faculty members in state-of-the-art facilities. STEM Scholars can choose from a wide range of graduate degree programs offered through two schools, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE). The Open Learning Scholars can choose from a wide range of programs spanning the fields of engineering, technology, health, education and tourism though a variety of schools at ASU.  

Selected Rankings

- “#1 Most Innovative School” by U.S. News & World Report (2015 and 2016), ahead of Stanford at No. 2, MIT at No. 3, as well as Duke, Harvard and Cornell. The top rating was conferred by leading college officials across the country based on ASU’s curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology and facilities
- “#1 public university chosen by international students” by Institute of International Education
- “#5 in the nation for producing the best-qualified graduates” by The Wall Street Journal
- “Top 100 world university” by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
- “#23 Engineering Graduate Program” among public institutions to FSE by U.S. News & World Report (2015)
- “#20 Earth Sciences Program” to CLAS by U.S. News & World Report (2015)

Internationally Renowned Faculty
The Arizona State University faculty is at the forefront nationally in advancing research and discovery. Our more than 3,396 faculty members inspire new ways of thinking, innovating and solving problems socially, culturally and economically in our region and in the international community.

CLAS offers a community of 1,100-member faculty who has received prestigious awards for being at the forefront of inquiry, discovery and research. FSE’s 335-member faculty embrace change, provide inspiration to students and measure the success of their research and professional activities by the impact they have locally and globally. The distinguished faculty of both CLAS and FSE include three Nobel Laureates and members of the following premier organizations:

- National Academy of Scientists
- American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
- National Academy of Engineering
- National Academy of Inventors
- National Academy of Construction

STEM Master’s Degree Programs by Campus
FSE and CLAS programs combine a strong core foundation with hands-on experience, personalized advising, top faculty members and a reputation for graduating students who are recruited by top companies. Students learn in a use-inspired environment and receive training that will be relevant going into the next century. Students should choose an academic degree program based on their subject matter interest and preference for living on the Tempe campus or Polytechnic campus.

Click here to watch a video about the opportunities made available to Al Ghurair STEM Scholars at ASU.

Online Master's Degree Programs
Our online degree programs are effective, flexible and smart. Unlike a standard online lecture, ASU’s online courses are highly interactive, engaging each student and ensuring the subject matter is fully understood. This structure also facilitates interaction with the highly recognized faculty on campus and classmates to encourage learning through collaboration. It was specifically designed to provide access to the vast academic, research and career resources that ASU offers – to anyone, anywhere.