Graduate Degrees in Robotics

Robotics

The robotics program at CU Boulder offers you a uniquely flexible, interdisciplinary education so you can build a successful future in robotics. Your education will combine coursework and research from across engineering fields and give you the opportunity for a rewarding career in a wide array of industries. These include technical leadership positions in security, defense, agriculture, medicine/health care, hospitality, industry/manufacturing and first response.

We offer a PhD in robotics and a master’s degree in robotics with thesis and nonthesis options. Be part of the future of robotics at CU Boulder.

Degree Types

MS ᐧ PhD

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Degree Options & Application Requirements

Robotics

Master of Science (Thesis Option)

30 credit hours (5000-level courses and above)
4–6 thesis credit hours (of the 30 required for a PhD)
Minimum GPA 3.00
18 credit hours in ROBO courses
One core course required: Intro to Robotics
Candidacy: C or better in all 5000-level courses and above

GRE/GMAT Requirements

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Application Deadline

Dec. 15.

Master of Science (Nonthesis Option)

30 credit hours (5000-level courses and above)
Minimum GPA 3.00
18 credit hours in ROBO courses
One core course required: Intro to Robotics
Candidacy: C or better in all 5000-level courses and above
H5: GRE/GMAT Requirements

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Application Deadline

Dec. 15.

Doctor of Philosophy

30 credit hours (5000-level courses and above)
30 dissertation credit hours
Minimum GPA 3.00
18 credit hours in ROBO courses
One core course required: ROBO 5xxx: Intro to Robotics
Candidacy: B- or better in all 5000-level courses and above

GRE/GMAT Requirements

Please visit our Admissions page for more information.

Application Deadline

Dec. 15.

Research Areas

Biomedical Robotics
Field, Service and Space Robotics
Human-Centered Robotics
Optimization and Control
Reasoning, Decision Making and Assurance
Smart Materials and Intelligent Mechanisms

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

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