BSE Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Autonomous systems are those that can work for an extended period without human control or intervention --- such as driverless cars or autonomous mobile robots. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in robotics and autonomous systems provides you with a well-rounded education in robotics, controls, autonomous systems and automation.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CSE 101 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming for Non-Computer Science Majors HST 318 History of Engineering RAS 101 Foundations of Robotic Engineering I RAS 102 Foundations of Robotic Engineering II RAS 205 Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms RAS 215 Statics and Mechanics of Materials What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Aerospace Engineer Growth: 8.3% Median Salary: $134,960 Learn more Automation Engineer Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $122,930 Learn more Electronics Engineer Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $130,220 Learn more Industrial Engineer Growth: 12.4% Median Salary: $102,440 Learn more Materials Engineer Growth: 7.5% Median Salary: $112,860 Learn more Mechanical Engineer Growth: 11.2% Median Salary: $104,110 Learn more Robotics Engineer Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $122,930 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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