Arizona State University campus

Engineering

MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Arizona State University

Arizona State University, United States

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering  |  Department: Dean, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

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)

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

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: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts GRE scores 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. Applicants should apply directly to one of the available concentrations.

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.

Explore more study programmes

Engineering

BA Business (Sustainability)

Arizona State University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and S

Engineering

BA Business (Technology)

Arizona State University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and S

Engineering

BA Computer Science

Arizona State University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and S

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.