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Robotics and Autonomous Systems, MS

Robotics and Autonomous Systems, MS

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Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Controls, Robotics

ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Applicants interested in the Robotics and Autonomous Systems program should apply directly to the electrical engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or artificial intelligence concentrations.


Program description
Degree awarded: MS  Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The MS in robotics and autonomous systems is a multidisciplinary program emphasizing robotics, controls, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and related fields. Students must choose one of four concentrations: mechanical and aerospace engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering or artificial intelligence.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

30 credit hours and a thesis

Required Core (6 credit hours)
MAE 501 Linear Algebra in Engineering (3) or RAS 501 Applied Linear Algebra for Engineers (3)
MAE 547 Modeling and Control of Robots (3) or RAS 545 Robotic Systems I (3)

Electives or Research (18 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
CSE 599 Thesis, or EGR 599 Thesis, or EEE 599 Thesis, or MAE 599 Thesis (6)

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, science, mathematics or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

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 applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Applicants are required to submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. GRE scores
  4. letter of intent or written statement
  5. professional resume
  6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

Applicants should apply directly to one of the available concentrations.

Tuition information
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