Academic college: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Earth and Space Exploration with a specialization in Astrobiology and Biogeosciences, taught by faculty within ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (including 15 National Academy of Sciences members, 3 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 2 Nobel Prize winners), is a STEM-classified degree, making graduates eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. The curriculum will focus on the study of life in the universe, integrating knowledge from Earth science, planetary science, biology, chemistry, and astrophysics to understand the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth and beyond.

Career options can include roles in astrobiology research (NASA, space agencies, universities), planetary science research, biogeochemistry, environmental science with a focus on extreme environments, science communication, and potentially in fields related to space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. The STEM classification and eligibility for extended OPT in the USA are significant advantages for international students. The high caliber of faculty within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences enhances learning and research opportunities in this cutting-edge interdisciplinary field.

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university known for its world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Tempe campus, ASU's largest and most historic, offers a vibrant, energetic city-like atmosphere with first-rate research facilities and strong programs in Earth and space sciences, particularly within the innovative field of astrobiology. The program benefits from the exceptional faculty within The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, including numerous highly acclaimed scholars.