Study Exploration Systems Design (Instrumentation), PhD at Arizona State University - Kaplan International in the USA, Arizona State University, Main campus

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy program in exploration systems design with a concentration in instrumentation offers an advanced systems approach for developing scientific exploration technologies in a variety of demanding environments on Earth and in space. This transdisciplinary degree program targets technological development for exploration science, providing a distinct platform to train systems engineers. This collaborative program between the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering enables students to specialize in topics related to planetary exploration, astronomical instrumentation, robotics, sensors and sensor networks. The curriculum integrates the School of Earth and Space Exploration's science, instrumentation and systems engineering core courses with related coursework from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The instrumentation concentration prepares students in the development of state-of-the-art sensors and systems for remote and in situ sensing related to planetary science, Earth science and astronomy.

Which department am I in?

Arizona State University, Main campus

Study options

Full Time (3.5 Years)

Tuition fees

US$30,348.00 per year

Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: $1,908.

Application deadline

10/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tempe Campus

1151 S Forest Ave,

Tempe,

Arizona,

85287, West, United States

Full Time (3.5 Years)

Tuition fees

US$40,452.00 per year

Books and supplies - 1,908

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Tempe Campus

1151 S Forest Ave,

Tempe,

Arizona,

85287, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

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