MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The mechanical and aerospace engineering concentration in the multidisciplinary Master of Science program in robotics and autonomous systems emphasizes robotics, controls, autonomous systems, AI and related fields. This concentration is appropriate for you if you wish to focus on applications in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Semiconductor and technology industries are expanding rapidly across Arizona, giving you opportunities to learn and build your career in a growing hub for innovation.

What you will study

30 credit hours and a portfolio, or 30 credit hours and a thesis, or 30 credit hours including the required applied project course (MAE 593) 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) Concentration (6 credit hours) Electives or Research (12-18 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours) MAE 593 Applied Project (3) or MAE 599 Thesis (6) or portfolio (0) Additional Curriculum Information Students are required to select from one of the available concentrations and one of the approved culminating experiences for the concentration.

Career pathways

Robotics engineers are in high demand in various engineering specialty areas, such as manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace, biomedical-rehabilitation, autonomous vehicle, and AI engineering. Career examples: automation engineer, machine learning and AI engineer, robotics engineer, systems engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants must 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 a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts letter of intent or written statement professional resume 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 by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026, in a testing center, 6.5 on the IELTS, 60 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE), or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate 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 loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate 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 loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

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

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