Robotics, PhD at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Robotics PhD is a multi-disciplinary program with core and foundational coursework spanning Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science. This program is at the cutting edge of the robotics industry, nurturing students interested in pursuing research in various aspects of modern robotic and autonomous systems. For further information on the research interests of faculty associated with this program, please refer to the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) website: https://marc.gmu.edu/ .

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 72 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Advanced Dynamics of Mechanical Systems; Linear Systems and Control; Introduction to Artificial Intelligence; Cyber Security Engineering Fundamentals; Autonomous Robotics; Autonomous Control for Robotic Systems.

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Entry requirements

Admissions All Mason and College of Engineering and Computing admission requirements apply. Applicants must submit official transcripts, a resume, a goals statement, and two letters of recommendation. For internationally educated applicants, specific requirements are provided in the University Catalog under Admission of International Students . Application materials are reviewed by the Mechanical Engineering graduate committee, which makes a recommendation to the graduate committee chair.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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